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Veterinarian
VCE recommended
Veterinarians diagnose, treat and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock and other animals. They advise on measures to prevent the occurrence and spread of diseases and on ways to improve the health and productivity of animals.
SUBJECTS TO TAKE
Recommended subject mix at Salesian, Years 11 and 12.
Year 11
- English
- Mathematics Methods / Specialist
- Biology
- Chemistry / Physics
- Certificate 3 VET Course
- Religion and Society
Year 12
- English
- Mathematics Methods
- Biology / Chemistry
- Certificate 3 VET Course
- Free Choice Subject
Booklet recommendations — final subject offerings depend on what runs each year. Talk to your Oratory Leader, subject teachers and the Careers Coordinator before locking in.
AT-SCHOOL PATHWAYS
Programs available within Salesian.
Specialist program (SBAT)
Not applicable for this career.
VET options
- Certificate 3 in Animal Studies
AFTER SCHOOL
University courses and alternative routes in.
University courses
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Bachelor of Veterinarian / Wildlife
- Bachelor of Animal and Veterinarian Biosciences
Alternative pathways into university
No alternative pathways listed.
RELATED CAREERS
Other careers in similar territory — many use overlapping subjects.