Environment

Veterinarians assist in protecting the environment by identifying and tracking contaminants from sources like confined animal feeding operations or fish hatcheries to prevent contaminants from polluting waterways (lakes, rivers, and streams) and ground water aquifers. Veterinarians who work in aquatic medicine monitor changes in fish populations, research aquatic animal diseases, and assist in emergency situations such as oil spills by organizing the capture, cleanup, and release of affected wildlife in the area.