Saving one Life at a Time and Affecting the Lives of Many

Veterinarian Medicine: Saving one life at a time and affecting the lives of many

Introduction

Becoming a veterinarian is something I have yearned for since I was a child. I have always loved animals of all kinds. As I explore the possibilities of veterinarian medicine, I am excited by the opportunities that await. Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) range from the average neighborhood clinician to the livestock veterinarian and veterinarian research scientist. Considerations of animal size, working conditions, and procedures are the focal points of this career’s possibilities. A secondary consideration would be the required education, the annual pay, and job security. A lifelong career as a veterinarian seems like it would be an exciting career to choose.

Nature of Work

Companion Animals:

A veterinarian in a clinical environment deals with a variety of pets, their owners, veterinary assistants and office personnel. The companion animals range from cats and dogs to reptiles and rodents. Depending on the situation, the owners may be aggressively interactive about their pet or they are disinterested with their pet’s care. An average veterinarian clinic has a staff complement of ¬¬¬three assistants for every one veterinarian. The assistants would help the vet with containing the animals, giving vaccinations, and mix medications. Most vet offices staff only one to two office personnel to answer the phone, make appointments, and financial arrangements. Managerial skills are also required of veterinarians in a clinic.

Large Animals:

A veterinarian in a rural and typically outdoor environment treats a broad assortment of beasts, coordinates many activities with ranch and agricultural farmers, equine enthusiasts, and specialty farmers. The animals vary in size and weight from pigs and goats to cattle and horses, including oddities such as ostrich, lama, and alligators. For example, vaccinating annually, discussing nutritional requirements, and maintaining optimum productivity are objectives for a DVM and the rancher. In addition special knowledge of unique breeds, egg incubation, and wool and fur harvest is sometimes necessary. Versatility, coordination, and adaptability to inclement weather are requirements of large animal vets.

Animal Research:

A veterinarian in a research facility not only helps animals but also help humans to prevent diseases transmitted by animals. Comforting and caring for research subjects and proceeding with the treatment of animals is the primary duty of a veterinary research doctor. The researchers in the laboratories will find the type of diseases the various animals in the world can carry, and will discover ways to treat the virus before it worsens. The Bureau of

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