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Becoming a Veterinarian FAQs

July 8, 2009 | Aaardvarks2Zebras Admin | 4 Comments

To pursue a veterinary career, what should be done in high school?
Take as many courses in biology, math, and other sciences (including chemistry, physics, and anatomy and physiology) as you can manage while in high school – this will help you prepare for your college courses, and also help you decide if this is the right path for you.

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Roles of Veterinarians

July 8, 2009 | Aaardvarks2Zebras Admin | Leave a comment
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Veterinarians care for the health of pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, aquaria, racetracks, laboratories and more. That work ultimately affects the health of human beings both directly and indirectly.

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Zoo Animal & Wildlife Veterinarians

July 7, 2009 | Aaardvarks2Zebras Admin | Leave a comment
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A small number of veterinarians work in zoos or assist researchers with field projects, educate and train international colleagues and collect medical data on captive and free-living animal populations.

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Equine Veterinarians

July 7, 2009 | Aaardvarks2Zebras Admin | Leave a comment
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Equine veterinarians are responsible for preventive health care as well as treatment of diseases and injuries in horses. An equine veterinarian’s job can include administering vaccines to treating wounds and lameness, assisting delivery of a foal and even performing surgery. Equine veterinarians may specialize in a specific area of horse health care. Equine veterinary specialties include surgery, internal medicine, orthopedics, theriogenology (reproduction), ophthalmology and many others. For more information on a career as an equine veterinarian, visit the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ website.

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Food Supply Veterinarians

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Food supply veterinarians provide preventive care, test and vaccinate animals like cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry. In addition, they serve as a resource for animal owners on various issues like breeding, feeding, humane care/animal welfare and housing.  Food supply veterinarians work to improve the well-being of farm animals and the economic success of their owners.

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