Career Paths From Veterinarians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

General Internal Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move95.7% skill match
Veterinarians and General Internal Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). General Internal Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 97% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$256,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse PractitionersLateral Move97.3% skill match
Veterinarians and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricLateral Move96.5% skill match
Veterinarians and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 131% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$300,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
NeurologistsLateral Move96.8% skill match
Veterinarians and Neurologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Neurologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 91% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$248,560
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Obstetricians and GynecologistsLateral Move96.5% skill match
Veterinarians and Obstetricians and Gynecologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Obstetricians and Gynecologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 125% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$292,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
OrthodontistsLateral Move96.9% skill match
Veterinarians and Orthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Orthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 122% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$289,140
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Family Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move96.2% skill match
Veterinarians and Family Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Family Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 88% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$244,180
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
PodiatristsLateral Move95.8% skill match
Veterinarians and Podiatrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Podiatrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 23% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$160,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
PharmacistsLateral Move97.2% skill match
Veterinarians and Pharmacists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Pharmacists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$140,910
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse MidwivesLateral Move96.9% skill match
Veterinarians and Nurse Midwives share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Nurse Midwives sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$134,040
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Physical TherapistsLateral Move95.6% skill match
Veterinarians and Physical Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Physical Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$102,760
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ChiropractorsLateral Move97.1% skill match
Veterinarians and Chiropractors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Chiropractors sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 39% lower.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$79,200
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Occupational TherapistsLateral Move97.1% skill match
Veterinarians and Occupational Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Occupational Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$100,330
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Athletic TrainersLateral Move95.9% skill match
Veterinarians and Athletic Trainers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Athletic Trainers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 52% lower.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$62,520
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsLateral Move96.6% skill match
Veterinarians and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Medical Dosimetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 13% higher.
Current median salary
$130,100
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.