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Overview
Veterinary scientists develop and carry out research with animal models, compare biology across species and translate findings between animals and humans.
In job descriptions, look for animal models, comparative biology, study design, laboratory or field research, species data, research ethics, publications and collaboration with veterinary or biomedical teams.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Veterinary scientist work is research-led and often linked to laboratories, animal facilities, field studies or biomedical teams. The focus is animal models, species biology, careful study design and translating findings responsibly.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include comparative biology, veterinary knowledge, experimental design, animal welfare, sample handling, data interpretation, scientific writing and collaboration with technicians, clinicians, statisticians and research sponsors.
Salary context
Salary context depends on research setting, project funding, publication responsibility, species expertise, supervision of trials or animal facilities and whether the role sits in academia, industry or public research.
Career paths
Paths can move from veterinary training, biology or biomedical research into specialist animal-model work, project leadership, translational research, research management or teaching in veterinary science.
Good to know
Check adverts for the species studied, animal model responsibilities, laboratory methods, fieldwork, ethical review duties, publication expectations and whether the veterinary scientist will design studies or mainly support ongoing projects.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for veterinary scientist work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Veterinarians
29-1131.00
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Occupation group
Veterinarians (2250)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/557f9ccc-4e46-4bb2-8d20-272cd978b152 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2250.9 |
| ISCO group | 2250 |
| Concept type | Occupation |