Veterinary Sciences and Medicine (U680) — Undergraduate University (4 years)

What You'll Study This program covers the concepts/principles of veterinary medicine. You'll study subjects such as anesthesiology, principles of surgery, operation of small/large animal clinics, clinical medicine, equine medicine, and surgery for cats/dogs.

What You'll Need A high school diploma with high marks in mathematics, biology, and physics. Quebec students must have a Diploma of Collegial Studies in science. In most cases, a pre-veterinary (university) year is required. Number of Graduates In 2000, 151 students graduated from this program, a 47% decrease from 5 years earlier.

Program Facts The program is offered in Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. Some universities offer a short program leading to a certificate or diploma rather than a bachelor's degree.		Similar Educational Programs These are similar programs of study to investigate. Animal and Plant Sciences (U612)
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Occupations of Graduates Physicians, Dentists and Veterinarians 100%		What They Experienced Graduates competed for work with trade/vocational and college graduates in agricultural technologies (T610 and C610), as well as with university graduates in animal and plant sciences (U612).
Graduates usually worked as physicians, dentists and veterinarians.

Graduates Speak Out How Many Said Yes This Program(%) All Programs at this Level(%) Would you make the same educational choice again? - 78 Are you satisfied with your work? - 89 Does your work directly match your training? - 52 Do you feel overqualified for your work? - 34 Were you a part-time student? - 6

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Work Prospects
Current Fair To 2009 Fair		The competition among new graduates will likely be about average. You will find more opportunities as physicians, dentists and veterinarians.
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Check out the following occupation(s) in which recent graduates have found work.
Occupations (in descending order)	Current	To 2009

Average Annual Earnings ($/year) After Graduation 2 Years After All $36,600 Highest 20% $62,300 Average $47,500 Lowest 20% $37,900		Average earnings    after 2 years working Graduates earned 30% more than all university graduates at the bachelor's level.
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Importance of previous work experience There is no data available. Labour Market Facts 2 Years After Graduating (%)   This Program All Programs at this Level In the work force - 92 Full-time employed - 88 Part-time employed - 12 Unemployed - 8

Before graduating, you can increase your network of employers, find out what skills will give you an edge, and increase your chances of employment through: Work experience Volunteer work Membership in an association