Veterinarians

Perform animal health diagnostics, treatment, or research. Included are researchers, inspectors, and veterinarians who care for domesticated and wild animals alike.

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ABOUT VETERINARIAN CAREERS

Veterinarians are medical professionals that diagnose and cure animal illnesses as well as safeguard the public from animal infections. Most veterinarians work in private practise and treat small animals such as dogs, cats, and birds. Other veterinarians care for huge animals such as horses, cows, and pigs. Zoo, aquarium, and laboratory animals are all cared after by veterinarians. 

Veterinarians also function as veterinary inspectors for government bodies. These experts utilise their knowledge to safeguard humans from diseases spread by animals. Some inspectors operate in meat processing factories and slaughterhouses to ensure that animal carcasses are clear of disease and that the plants adhere to hygienic laws. Many veterinarians operate in animal hospitals and clinics, but they frequently travel to farms and stables to treat large animals or assess herds. 

Vets work long hours and are frequently on call in the evenings and on weekends. They risk being bitten, kicked, or scratched by a scared animal. 

If you want to be a veterinarian, you must first complete a four-year veterinary school. The admissions process is extremely competitive. To practise, all veterinarians must be licenced. This position has a significant earning potential. Although animals cannot express gratitude, veterinarians are aware that their patients value their treatment.

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