1. By : Lynnette Gerandy Sanchez. M

2. Veterinarians provide healthcare treatment to animals, just as medical doctors do to human beings. Primarily, veterinarians administer medication, vaccinations, perform surgeries, and provide general health care for companion animals. Unlike a general practitioner, veterinarians must rely strictly on signs and symptoms of the treated animal (as animals are unable to talk). By combining personal observations, the owner’s perspective, and pertinent diagnostic tests such as blood tests, x-rays, and CT-scans, veterinarians aim to effectively treat and prevent diseases in animals. Veterinarians also have the authority to carry out euthanasia, which is the painless killing of a patient (animal, in this case) from an incurable disease. This procedure is often necessary in suffering animals with poorer quality of life that can no longer enjoy day-to-day activities. Veterinarians are experts of animal health. They are able to educate owners on all aspects of their animal, including what to feed the animal, what kind of exercises the animal should do to maintain fitness, how to interact with other animals and humans, etc. Prophylactic treatment, or preventative treatment, is another important aspect of a veterinarian’s work. People are finding more and more diseases in animals that can be transferred back to humans, like rabies and salmonella. It is critical for veterinarians to prevent these diseases from spreading by carrying out public education programs, providing proper vaccinations to susceptible animals, and performing biomedical research in universities and health institutions. According to consumer surveys, veterinarians are ranked among the most respected professionals in America. The importance of their role continues to expand as people recognize veterinarians as critical in preventing disease transmissions, ensuring food safety, promoting animal welfare, and ultimately protecting human health.

3. Diagnose and treat animals with illnesses and injuries Dress animal wounds Carry out surgical operations on animals Vaccinate animals against infections Treat animals with fractures Operate medical equipment used in animal treatment, such as CT- scan and urinalysis Educate animal owners on animal behavior, feeding needs, the effect of weather on animals, etc. Write prescriptions for sick animals Carry out research on animal diseases, such as prevention and treatment Research how to protect humans from infection by animal diseases.

4. Veterinarians often work long hours, with well over one-third of full-time workers spending 50 or more hours on the job. Those in group practices may take turns being on call for evening, night, or weekend work; and solo practitioners can work extended and weekend hours, responding to emergencies or squeezing in unexpected appointments.

5. The BLS reports that veterinarians earned a median salary of $86,640 in 2013. The best-paid veterinarians earned $149,530, while the lowest-paid earned $53,270.

6. Veterinarians are required to complete a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program in addition to undergraduate school. These professionals are also required to obtain licensure to practice in the profession.

7. I selected this career because I like animals, and I also I like to help some people on there pet. But I also chose this career because I think that it will have more communication,etc.

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