How many hours does a vet usually work a day?

Answer 1

Veterinarians tend to work long hours - often 60-80 hours a week in the first few years after vet school. However, some veterinarians work part time (less than 40 hours per week) or flex time based on staffing needs.

Veterinarians in most cases can work their own hours. Many work long hours; usually 6 days a week from 8:30 AM to 8 PM. Others may close up shop at 5 PM. Most vet clinics have an emergency service you can go to if your pet is sick late at night or during the weekend. Emergency Veterinarians are open 24 hours a day or, at least evenings, weekends and holidays.

Answer 2

The number of hours varies - not all veterinarians work full time and some veterinarians have extremely variable hours depending upon the season. However, a very rough average would be that a veterinarian works 50 hours a week for 51 weeks of the year, for an average total of 2550 hours.

Answer 3

Most veterinarians work between 8 and 10 hours per day, five days a week. However, this is supplemented by working weekends, nights and holidays to cover emergency calls and some routine appointments (depending upon the clinic's schedule).

Answer 4

Most veterinarians in private practice work at least 9 hours a day five days a week, plus some weekend and emergency hours; the specific hours on a given day vary depending upon the clinic and the shift the veterinarian is working. It is rare for a veterinarian to work a set schedule like 8-5 - most start working between 6 and 7 AM and may not go home until 5 or 6 PM. On average, a veterinarian will probably work at least 55 hours a week, and up to 80 or more depending upon the type of clinic and the season of the year.

Answer 5

In the United States, veterinarians in private practice can expect to work 9-10 hours a day 5-6 days a week on average. However, this can vary widely depending upon the type of practice, the time of year, the veterinarian's contract and appointment demand.

Answer 6

On average a veterinarian in private practice in the United States can expect to work 50-65 hours per week.

Answer 7

i know someone who is a vet. he works 6-7 hrs a day xx

Answer 8

This varies depending upon the type of practice the veterinarian is working in. A reasonable guess would be 50-60 hours per week, although this can vary from 40 to 100 hours.

Answer 9

It all depends if you work part time or full time the places and everything