1. Veterinary Industry & Careers A.Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine B.Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility C.Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine

2. Veterinary Medicine Definition: The branch of science that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in animals. A.Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine

3. Veterinary Medicine Why is the veterinary industry important? A.Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine

4. Veterinary Medicine A.Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine

5. Veterinary Care Services What do veterinary clinics provide? B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

6. Veterinary Care Services 1. Preventative Maintenance Vaccinations Routine well-checks B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

7. Veterinary Care Services 2. Injury & Illness Treatment Broken Bones Stitches Illness B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

8. Veterinary Care Services 3. Pharmacy Dispense medications B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

9. Veterinary Care Services 4. Diagnostic Lab Services X-rays Ultrasounds Blood/urine panels B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

10. Veterinary Care Services 5. Surgery Routine Spays & Neuters Orthopedic repairs Gastrointestinal surgeries B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

11. Veterinary Occupations C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine What careers are available in the vet industry?

12. Veterinary Occupations Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine Specialty Areas: Large Animal Small Animal Exotic Emergency Nutritionist Orthopedic Equine Dentistry Chiropractic Pharmaceutical/Sales Rep Zoo Marine Research University

13. Veterinary Occupations Support Staff C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine Vet Assistant Vet Technician Receptionist Book Keeper

14. Veterinary Occupations Sales C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine Pharmaceutical Reps Equipment Sales Feed Sales

15. Veterinary Occupations Veterinary Specialties “Diamond” C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine