30-year-old more than doubled her income to $386,000 a year as a vet: My job causes 'significantly less stress' now too

This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend and save their money.

Growing up in a Pakistani-Indian household, Dr. Sidrah Nisar’s parents encouraged her from a young age to become a doctor, lawyer or engineer.

“It was a very education-heavy focus growing up,” the 30-year-old tells CNBC Make It.

Nisar decided to go the doctor route, but instead of working with humans, she treats cats and dogs as a veterinarian in Corona, California.

“I was definitely always an animal lover growing up,” she says. “I am allergic to cats and dogs and any type of fur, so it was a little thing I had to overcome, but I definitely am very happy with my career choice.”