Sector
Healthcare
Keyword

Animal Surgeon

Vet Surgeon

Minimum MD of Veterinary Science

Minimum 6 months of internship required

The tasks a Veterinarian, Surgeon is expected to perform include:

Treating injuries and diseases of animals by surgical methods

Examining sick or injured animals to diagnose nature of injury, disability or sickness

Determining course of the treatment

Injecting animals with medicines, where necessary

Operating affected parts of the body and prescribing necessary medicines.

Performing X-rays on injured and affected parts of the body of the animal

Setting dislocated joints and fractured bones by applying plaster of paris, splints of wood and bandaging them

Knowledge of recent updates in veterinary medical science

Knowledge of surgical techniques for different animals

Skilled in providing adequate care to animals

Skilled in curing injuries of the animals

Knowledge of animal welfare laws

Knowledge of different animal diseases and illness

In-depth knowledge of anatomy of animals

Not applicable

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Animal lover

Attention to detail

Observant

Patient

Determined

It is not a desk job

The candidate will supervise a team of Nurses and other Medical Staff

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option maybe available Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system is available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc., if not taken care of

For freshers - 40,000 to 50,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Trends in the Healthcare Sector in India

According to IBEF, the Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. The Indian Healthcare sector grew from $45 billion in 2008 to $81 billion in 2014 and is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an estimated market value of US$ 280 billion by 2020. This, along with the increasing awareness and spending capacity of the Indian middle class, gives healthcare and medical sector a great boost for future.

Due to increasing animal care in the country, increasing number of pets and growing awareness among the citizens, Veterinarian, Surgeon holds a good future and great career growth. Animal hospitals and clinics have also increased in number since the past decade and people are very concerned towards animals nowadays. Even the defence sector appoints many Veterinarians each year. This is the reason that Veterinarian, Surgeon jobs are also on a rise.

Animal hospitals

Veterinary clinics

Zoos

Government agencies

Colleges/universities for veterinary sciences

Defence sector

Cities and towns across India