101 Becoming a Veterinarian Animals have been a major part of my life for as long as I could remember. Even as a baby, I was surrounded by all types of animals; dogs, cats, lizards, birds. Etc. The passion I have for animals inspired me to me to want to become a veterinarian. A veterinarian “is a person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to animals: an animal doctor” (Merriam-Webster). I can find no better career path for me then helping animals that are injured/in
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, American College of Poultry Veterinarians, the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine, and the American College of Zoological Medicine are all able to certify veterinarians. However, certification is not required, unlike licensing. Licensing, including the D.V.M., can be obtained from the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE), which is organized by the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Every state varies in their
Veterinarians can choose from different specialties for a career path. Even though choosing to specialize in large animal care is less lucrative than becoming a companion animal vet, there are many reasons to still choose it as a career. Unfortunately, there is currently a shortage of large animal veterinarians. There are several factors that contribute to this shortage, including financial, large rural areas and physical challenges. Veterinarians who care for livestock are important for the production
From a very young, becoming a veterinarian has been a dream of mine. The love of animals coupled with the thought of helping those animals through suffering and having the opportunity to actually save one's life has been a motivator for the future. A veterinarian changes an animal’s life in more ways than one. They care for the health of animals. Veterinarians are also able to diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of not just pets but also livestock and wildlife ("Summary"
Animals like human, need special care. With there being a variety of different animals, there are many types of Veterinarians. From livestock to pets, Veterinarians are there to assist the needs of animals. Specifically talking about, Companion Animal Veterinarians, ones who treat pets, typically working in private clinics. Pets can range from dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, etc. To become a Veterinarian its mandatory to earn the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. This degree has four years of schooling
Walt Disney A life devoted to animals and veterinary medicine is my dream. My passion for animals started with my love for Princess, my family’s dog. From that love grew a desire to care for the health and well-being of all animals and an interest in medicine. Whenever we took Princess to the veterinarian, I was eager to ask questions about her health, the procedures she would take part in, and was constantly fascinated by the medical information the veterinarian conveyed. It was the care and compassion
doctor specializing in animal care, a veterinarian. A veterinarian cares for all types of animals and wildlife. Being a veterinarian is a profession which requires intense medical training and has rewarding financial gains as well as a promising job market Veterinarians duties include the following: examine and diagnose animals’ health problems, treat wounds, perform surgery, also test and vaccinate for diseases (“Veterinarians” para. 11). The main service of a veterinarian is diagnosing and treating
duties that veterinarians have to do are examine and diagnose animals’ health problems, treat wounds, perform surgery, and test and vaccinate for diseases (“Veterinarians” para. 11). Diagnosing and treating conditions of animals is the main service of a veterinarian (M, Taylor para. 2). Vets also have to calmly explain the condition of the pet or procedure the pet has to go through to the pet owner (M, Taylor para. 2). The article stated, “Veterinarians care for the health of animals and work to
inexhaustible variety of life.” The career of a Veterinarian is a sensational and phenomenal feeling, you’ll be introduced to new people, animals, types of medicines and treatments. This research will describe the different careers in the Veterinary field, what the necessities are to become successful and what type of impact this career has on society. This career is a justifiable choice for people that have a fondness and curiosity for creatures in the Animal Kingdom. People that grow up with family
The Road to Becoming a Veterinarian We all have dreams. Dreams are what keep us going. They give us something to hope and strive for. They give us a reason to live. Dreams, however, do not just magically come true. We have to make them happen by turning them into goals. My goal is to have a career as a veterinarian. To achieve this goal, I will have to put in many hours of hard work and dedication. I will have to put time into college, education, and training. When I achieve this goal, all my hard