Veterinarian and Annual Average Income

When we were in preschool and kindergarten, the teachers would always ask us what we aspired to be when we grew up. Power Puff girls, princesses, astronauts, and superheroes were some of the most popular responses. It seemed like it was so far away! Now that we are starting high school, it is not very far away at all. As we matured, our future professions have changed and become more realistic. Becoming doctors or marine biologists have become our new dreams. We have to start shaping our minds for the future education needed to make these dreams into a reality. One job I hope to attain is a veterinarian. A veterinarian is a doctor that helps animals. I have always had a passion for animals and I think this job would be perfect for me. In order to reach this goal, I would have to get my undergraduate degree and my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. I would like to receive my undergraduate degree at Stanford University. My DVM would be achieved at Cornell University. The tuition for Stanford is $160,200 total. Cornell will cost approximately $171,000 for all four years. The grand total is $331,200. Not only do vets have a lot of school to go through, but they are supposed to intern for at least one year. Most of the time, interning will open the doors to higher paying jobs in the future. On average, veterinarians make about $93,438 a year. Even though it will take a long time, becoming a vet has always been my dream.
This year, I was introduced to a job I quickly became interested in. During Career Day, a graphic designer came to speak to us. He showed us an elaborate presentation about subliminal messaging in popular brands. He designed everything from women’s T-Shirts to men’s bathing suits. I have always had a slight interest in fashion and this job intrigued me. As I did my research, I learned that the top school in the country for graphics design is Rhode Island School of Design. In order to become a graphic designer, I would have to earn an