Showing posts with label veterinarian question. Show all posts
Showing posts with label veterinarian question. Show all posts

Sunday, December 9, 2012

What's really super good definition of a veterinarian 10 points if you have a good definition?

Q. What's really super good definition of a veterinarian?
I need a really good definition on what is a veterinarian, please! It should be in your own words. So give me your definition on a veterinarian. I have to write a research paper on veterinarian. So I need a good definition, like really good to put in my research paper.

A. A veterinarian to me is someone who deeply cares about animals and is concerned about their well being. That person is trained in the medical department for animals and uses their time in order to help take care of many sick or injured animals, but that is not the only thing they do. Veterinarians also do scientific research to try and make new medicines for cures to animals...
Hope that helped...Peace Out XD


What type of veterinarian works of aquatic animals?
Q. I am planning on going to school to be a veterinarian but would love to work on dolphins. whales etc. Does anyone know how to go about a career like that? Thanks

A. To become a Marine Mammal Veterinarian, you need as much experience working with animals, or vets, as you can (marine mammals, if you can. try volunteering at a marine mammal stranding center); go to college to take care of pre-vet requirements; go to vet school (one that at least has a teaching hospital for exotic animals, and/or one that has a residency/internship/externship with marine mammals); after vet school see about an internship, get an advanced degree, or find a job.

I hope the links below will be helpful.
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/education.asp
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/answer?qid=20090712110238AAZWFQB
http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/veterinarian/veterinarian_brochure.asp
http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/college_requirement.htm

http://www.marinemammalogy.org/
http://www.usc.edu/org/seagrant/pdfs/Guide.pdf
How to become a marine mammal veterinarian:
To become a marine mammal veterinarian, follow the basic curriculum and schooling of other veterinarians, but try to gain practical experience with marine mammals by volunteering at an oceanarium or zoo. A few veterinary schools are developing specialized course work in the area of exotic animal medicine, including marine mammals. For more information, contact the American Veterinary Medical Association and the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine.

http://iaaam.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=18
How Do I Get Into Aquatic Animal Medicine?
Advice and words of wisdom compiled and adapted from various responses by various IAAAM Board Members�

Welcome to the wonderful world of aquatic animal medicine! Just by asking your question you have joined a diverse group of people with interests in better understanding and caring for the oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and ponds that cover over 70% of our globe�s surface and the countless creatures that inhabit them. Humankind has left tire tracks on the planet Mars in our search for water- - the most essential nutrient. And the Hubble telescope has given us glimpses of the far reaches of space and time- - but we have yet to visit the deepest realms of the earth�s most precious aquatic environs. So keep asking those questions and enjoy the ride. Even the Hubble has been visited by an IAAAM member - a marine mammal veterinarian turned astronaut. Who knows where the journey may take you?

Unfortunately, there probably is no straight-forward or typical answer to achieving a career in aquatic or marine mammal medicine. First, no veterinary college has a comprehensive program for specializing in aquatic or marine mammal medicine. Most veterinary colleges (which is typically four years of dog, cat, cow, and horse medicine) sometimes have a sprinkling of non-domestic species classes that may include poultry, pet birds, lab animals, pocket pets, amphibians, reptiles, fish and sometimes marine mammals. After graduation the options are numerous, and include additional graduate work in fish or marine mammal medicine, private practice, or even a job at a facility with aquatic animals (though rarely does a new veterinary graduate get this type of position right away).

Another option is to gain a year or two of hands-on private practice, and then apply for one of the internships in aquatic medicine that are available at a variety of facilities across the country. These include internships at places such as the National Aquarium in Baltimore (marine mammal, amphibians and fish), Mystic Aquarium (marine mammal and fish), Florida Aquarium (marine mammal and fish), The California Marine Mammal Center (all marine mammal), Delta Extension and Research Center (mainly catfish), or Prince Edward Island University in Canada (mostly fish and shellfish), etc.

In the mean time, we would suggest that you get as much education and practical experience along the way as possible. This might involve volunteering at aquariums, rehabilitation facilities, research labs, or aquatic animal facilities.

Finally, you may find useful the following publication put out by the U.S. Government (in print and on the Web) which gives lots of information on the future of particular careers and includes salary projections. Keep in mind that there will be listings for generic titles such as marine biologist or veterinarian, but very specific titles are not listed. This resource is usually kept in the Reference collection of all libraries. It's called the "Occupational Outlook Handbook". The Web version (and a quarterly update) is located at http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm)

http://www.marinecareers.net/faqs.html
Q. I am researching a career in marine veterinary medicine. I was wondering if you have any information on this career?

A. The field of marine or aquatic veterinary science is certainly an exciting and growing field! We are in the process of profiling an aquatic vet on our website. Check out the following links to explore more about the field, colleges that offer programs to prepare students for this field, and professional organizations for aquatic veterinarians.

If you wish to do your own web searches, I'm sure you'll find even more sites. Search for veterinary science or aquatic animals science.

Cornell University�s Aquavet Program
zoo.vet.cornell.edu/public/aquavet

Publication: "Strategies for Pursuing a Career in Marine Mammal Science"
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~smm/strat.htm

Association of Zoos and Aquaria
www.aza.org

University of Maine
www.ume.maine.edu/~animlvet/vetsci.htm

Auburn University
www.vetmed.auburn.edu

Tufts University (listing of cooperative programs in veterinary science)
http://www.tufts.edu/source/gradprog.html#v

University of California, Davis
animalscience.ucdavis.edu

Yale University
info.med.yale.edu/compmed/compmed/

General Info.
netvet.wustl.ed


http://www.seaworld.org/career-resources/info-books/zoo-careers/veterinary-care.htm
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/juniormembership/focus_marty.html
http://www.musc.edu/mbes/faculty/bossart.html
http://www.marinecareers.net/profile_detail.php?id_prof=73

https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/
https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/education/

http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/events/
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/marinemammal/
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seaveti/index.html
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seavet2/
http://www.marvet.org/workshops
http://web.vet.cornell.edu/public/aquavet/
http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/aquamed.htm

http://www.virmp.org/virmp/searchnew.aspx
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/residency_info/mammal.cfm
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/residency_info/zoomed.cfm
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/WAAM/externships.html
http://www.seaworld.org/career-resources/externship/index.htm
http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/1663.htm
http://vetmed.illinois.edu/vcm/zooresid.html
http://www.mysticaquarium.org/research/education
http://marinemammalcenter.org/about_us/internships.asp#externship
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/veterinary_services_internship.html
http://www.fiu.edu/~mmru/AlaskaIntern.htm
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/internships/wdw/students/roles/animal_programs/animal_programs.html
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/internships/wdw/students/roles/animal_programs/animal_program_roles/ap_roles.html
http://www.swbg-animals.org/connections/shared-video/on-the-job/index.htm?vID=v3
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/interns.html
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/veterinary.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msb8Iuz19Co

http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Marine-Mammal-Medicine-Second/dp/0849308399/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1224286822&sr=11-1

http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/careers/colleges.asp
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vschool.htm#prevet
http://www.advising.ufl.edu/ohlpa/prehealth/resources/experience.html
http://www.umaine.edu/about/academicprograms/natsci.htm
http://animalscience.calpoly.edu/areas_of_study/zoo/index.asp


What does a veterinarian do for a daily day and well is it challenging to get in the field?
Q. Also how many years to be a veterinarian and what do you learn what do you reccomend for a college student interested in the field what should i do? Also what do you reccomend me to do like to see magazines or vetenarian books? Is this a stressful job and well are the studies in a vet school hard or heavy to understand? Would you recoomend me study this if i have a bad household and parents fighting alot???

A. First of all, your household has no bearing on your education. If your parents fight a lot, just stay out of it. Go to your room or go outside and hang out with friends.

A veterinarian must finish high school and go to the university. In America, the study is 8 years (4 years at the regular university and 4 years afterwards in veterinary school). In Europe, the study is usually 6 years.

After you finish school, you must pass a board examination in order to get your license to practice veterinary medicine. Usually, you begin by joining a clinic with other veterinarians who will help you if you have any questions. After a few years, you will have a lot of experience and you can start your own clinic.

There are two types of veterinarians - small animal and large animal. Small animals are housepets, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, rabbits, ferrets, etc. Large animals are farm animals, such as sheep, goats, cows, pigs, and horses.

Some veterinarians specialize. For example, a large animal veterinarian might specialize in horses while a small animal veterinarian might decide to specialize in exotic birds.

Is it stressful? Like any profession, there are good days and bad days. Most veterinarians schedule surgery in the morning and then see patients in the afternoon. Small animal veterinarians usually have clinics and pet owners brings their animals to the clinic, so the veterinarian usually doesn't make house calls. But large animal veterinarians are always on the move from one farm to another. Horse veterinarians usually have a clinic where sick horses can get surgery or other care.

If you want t be a veterinarian, then you should pay special attention to science and math.

Another career working with animals is a veterinary assistant. After graduating high school, you apply at a college (university) and you study for 2 or 3 years. A veterinary assistant is a good choice for people who don't want to be at the university for many years. But keep in mind, a veterinarian makes more money. However, a veterinary assistant is still a good job and similar to a veterinarian. You can think of a veterinary assitant like being a nurse. You assist with surgery, take care of the patients, administer medication, and help the doctor.

If you are in America, then as a college student, you should major in biology, animal science, or biochemisty your first four years at the university and then apply to veterinary school (graduate school). If you are in Europe, then you should learn as much biology and chemistry as you can before you apply to the university.

There's lots of interesting books about veterinarians. You can surf the web or visit a university nearby. Go to the academic bookstore and ask the salesperson to give you list of textbooks used in veterinary school. Right now, you might find them difficult to read, but just browse through them at the bookstore to get an idea.

A book you might want to buy is a basic book on animal science. There are books about animal science for high school students and university students. Get a basic book. One that says something like this: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE.

Good luck!


How much money does a veterinarian who works with exotic animals make a year on average?
Q. I wish to become a veterinarian who works with lets say more "wilder" animals such as bears, wolves, bobcats, red pandas, etc. How much money would I make a year?

And also, how much does an ordinary veterinarian make a year if they're pretty good?

A. It depends on the locale.

If a veterinarian is working with bears, red pandas and the like, s/he is most likely working in a zoo. The salary would depend on the size and the funding and resources of the zoo. The average salary is around $115,000.

http://www.indeed.com/salary/Zoo-Veterinarian.html





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Thursday, December 6, 2012

What does it take to be a Veterinarian? Are there different kinds?

Q. When I'm older, I want to be a Veterinarian. I'm currently in 9th grade going to 10th grade in August. I don't know anything on how to become one or where I can go to become one. If there are any Vets on here that can help me out on what you did and where you went to study at. I don't really want to go to school out of Texas, but I do want to go somewhere that is really good. My parents hardly make any money and I'm pretty sure we won't have enough then either. So, I'm going to have to depend on some kind of way to get money to take me through the univeristy or college. But anyways, just, if any one can tell me, how and what I can do to be a Veterinarian. I also want to know if there are different kinds of Veterinarians and the jobs that they do. Thanks in advance.

A. It takes about 8 years of college to become a veterinarian (4 years undergrad & 4 years graduate). Vet school is probably pretty competitive. You'll need to make very good grades in school & take as many biology classes as you can. You might want to consider taking basic college requirement courses at a community college before heading off to your university. That will save you and your parents some money. Just make sure the credits can be transferred to the university.
There are different kinds of vets. There are small animal vets who mainly see and treat dogs and cats. Many vets go into large animals, such as horses, cows, & other farm animals. These vets spend a lot of time on the road. Some chose to specialize in exotic pets and pocket pets like snakes, lizards, guinea pigs, etc. Then, just like with human doctors, many vets chose a particular skill to specialize in (internal medicine, opthometry, surgery, ultrasonography, etc). Also, some vets may chose to practice in a research setting. Many pharmacutical companies, research hospitals, etc. use animals for their research and they need veterinarians to oversee the health of their animals. Pet food companies also employ vets. There are many oportunities available beyond the typical small animal practice.
I think Texas A&M has a vet school.


What's really super good definition of a veterinarian 10 points if you have a good definition?
Q. What's really super good definition of a veterinarian?
I need a really good definition on what is a veterinarian, please! It should be in your own words. So give me your definition on a veterinarian. I have to write a research paper on veterinarian. So I need a good definition, like really good to put in my research paper.

A. A veterinarian to me is someone who deeply cares about animals and is concerned about their well being. That person is trained in the medical department for animals and uses their time in order to help take care of many sick or injured animals, but that is not the only thing they do. Veterinarians also do scientific research to try and make new medicines for cures to animals...
Hope that helped...Peace Out XD


What type of veterinarian works of aquatic animals?
Q. I am planning on going to school to be a veterinarian but would love to work on dolphins. whales etc. Does anyone know how to go about a career like that? Thanks

A. To become a Marine Mammal Veterinarian, you need as much experience working with animals, or vets, as you can (marine mammals, if you can. try volunteering at a marine mammal stranding center); go to college to take care of pre-vet requirements; go to vet school (one that at least has a teaching hospital for exotic animals, and/or one that has a residency/internship/externship with marine mammals); after vet school see about an internship, get an advanced degree, or find a job.

I hope the links below will be helpful.
http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/education.asp
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/answer?qid=20090712110238AAZWFQB
http://www.avma.org/animal_health/brochures/veterinarian/veterinarian_brochure.asp
http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/college_requirement.htm

http://www.marinemammalogy.org/
http://www.usc.edu/org/seagrant/pdfs/Guide.pdf
How to become a marine mammal veterinarian:
To become a marine mammal veterinarian, follow the basic curriculum and schooling of other veterinarians, but try to gain practical experience with marine mammals by volunteering at an oceanarium or zoo. A few veterinary schools are developing specialized course work in the area of exotic animal medicine, including marine mammals. For more information, contact the American Veterinary Medical Association and the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine.

http://iaaam.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=18
How Do I Get Into Aquatic Animal Medicine?
Advice and words of wisdom compiled and adapted from various responses by various IAAAM Board Members�

Welcome to the wonderful world of aquatic animal medicine! Just by asking your question you have joined a diverse group of people with interests in better understanding and caring for the oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and ponds that cover over 70% of our globe�s surface and the countless creatures that inhabit them. Humankind has left tire tracks on the planet Mars in our search for water- - the most essential nutrient. And the Hubble telescope has given us glimpses of the far reaches of space and time- - but we have yet to visit the deepest realms of the earth�s most precious aquatic environs. So keep asking those questions and enjoy the ride. Even the Hubble has been visited by an IAAAM member - a marine mammal veterinarian turned astronaut. Who knows where the journey may take you?

Unfortunately, there probably is no straight-forward or typical answer to achieving a career in aquatic or marine mammal medicine. First, no veterinary college has a comprehensive program for specializing in aquatic or marine mammal medicine. Most veterinary colleges (which is typically four years of dog, cat, cow, and horse medicine) sometimes have a sprinkling of non-domestic species classes that may include poultry, pet birds, lab animals, pocket pets, amphibians, reptiles, fish and sometimes marine mammals. After graduation the options are numerous, and include additional graduate work in fish or marine mammal medicine, private practice, or even a job at a facility with aquatic animals (though rarely does a new veterinary graduate get this type of position right away).

Another option is to gain a year or two of hands-on private practice, and then apply for one of the internships in aquatic medicine that are available at a variety of facilities across the country. These include internships at places such as the National Aquarium in Baltimore (marine mammal, amphibians and fish), Mystic Aquarium (marine mammal and fish), Florida Aquarium (marine mammal and fish), The California Marine Mammal Center (all marine mammal), Delta Extension and Research Center (mainly catfish), or Prince Edward Island University in Canada (mostly fish and shellfish), etc.

In the mean time, we would suggest that you get as much education and practical experience along the way as possible. This might involve volunteering at aquariums, rehabilitation facilities, research labs, or aquatic animal facilities.

Finally, you may find useful the following publication put out by the U.S. Government (in print and on the Web) which gives lots of information on the future of particular careers and includes salary projections. Keep in mind that there will be listings for generic titles such as marine biologist or veterinarian, but very specific titles are not listed. This resource is usually kept in the Reference collection of all libraries. It's called the "Occupational Outlook Handbook". The Web version (and a quarterly update) is located at http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm)

http://www.marinecareers.net/faqs.html
Q. I am researching a career in marine veterinary medicine. I was wondering if you have any information on this career?

A. The field of marine or aquatic veterinary science is certainly an exciting and growing field! We are in the process of profiling an aquatic vet on our website. Check out the following links to explore more about the field, colleges that offer programs to prepare students for this field, and professional organizations for aquatic veterinarians.

If you wish to do your own web searches, I'm sure you'll find even more sites. Search for veterinary science or aquatic animals science.

Cornell University�s Aquavet Program
zoo.vet.cornell.edu/public/aquavet

Publication: "Strategies for Pursuing a Career in Marine Mammal Science"
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~smm/strat.htm

Association of Zoos and Aquaria
www.aza.org

University of Maine
www.ume.maine.edu/~animlvet/vetsci.htm

Auburn University
www.vetmed.auburn.edu

Tufts University (listing of cooperative programs in veterinary science)
http://www.tufts.edu/source/gradprog.html#v

University of California, Davis
animalscience.ucdavis.edu

Yale University
info.med.yale.edu/compmed/compmed/

General Info.
netvet.wustl.ed


http://www.seaworld.org/career-resources/info-books/zoo-careers/veterinary-care.htm
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/juniormembership/focus_marty.html
http://www.musc.edu/mbes/faculty/bossart.html
http://www.marinecareers.net/profile_detail.php?id_prof=73

https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/
https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/education/

http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/extension/aquatic/events/
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/marinemammal/
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seaveti/index.html
http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/ame/seavet2/
http://www.marvet.org/workshops
http://web.vet.cornell.edu/public/aquavet/
http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/aquamed.htm

http://www.virmp.org/virmp/searchnew.aspx
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/residency_info/mammal.cfm
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vmth/residency_info/zoomed.cfm
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/Clubs/WAAM/externships.html
http://www.seaworld.org/career-resources/externship/index.htm
http://www.vet.ohio-state.edu/1663.htm
http://vetmed.illinois.edu/vcm/zooresid.html
http://www.mysticaquarium.org/research/education
http://marinemammalcenter.org/about_us/internships.asp#externship
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/veterinary_services_internship.html
http://www.fiu.edu/~mmru/AlaskaIntern.htm
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/internships/wdw/students/roles/animal_programs/animal_programs.html
http://disney.go.com/disneycareers/internships/wdw/students/roles/animal_programs/animal_program_roles/ap_roles.html
http://www.swbg-animals.org/connections/shared-video/on-the-job/index.htm?vID=v3
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/interns.html
http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/veterinary.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msb8Iuz19Co

http://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Marine-Mammal-Medicine-Second/dp/0849308399/ref=sr_11_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1224286822&sr=11-1

http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/careers/colleges.asp
http://netvet.wustl.edu/vschool.htm#prevet
http://www.advising.ufl.edu/ohlpa/prehealth/resources/experience.html
http://www.umaine.edu/about/academicprograms/natsci.htm
http://animalscience.calpoly.edu/areas_of_study/zoo/index.asp


What does a veterinarian do for a daily day and well is it challenging to get in the field?
Q. Also how many years to be a veterinarian and what do you learn what do you reccomend for a college student interested in the field what should i do? Also what do you reccomend me to do like to see magazines or vetenarian books? Is this a stressful job and well are the studies in a vet school hard or heavy to understand? Would you recoomend me study this if i have a bad household and parents fighting alot???

A. First of all, your household has no bearing on your education. If your parents fight a lot, just stay out of it. Go to your room or go outside and hang out with friends.

A veterinarian must finish high school and go to the university. In America, the study is 8 years (4 years at the regular university and 4 years afterwards in veterinary school). In Europe, the study is usually 6 years.

After you finish school, you must pass a board examination in order to get your license to practice veterinary medicine. Usually, you begin by joining a clinic with other veterinarians who will help you if you have any questions. After a few years, you will have a lot of experience and you can start your own clinic.

There are two types of veterinarians - small animal and large animal. Small animals are housepets, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, rabbits, ferrets, etc. Large animals are farm animals, such as sheep, goats, cows, pigs, and horses.

Some veterinarians specialize. For example, a large animal veterinarian might specialize in horses while a small animal veterinarian might decide to specialize in exotic birds.

Is it stressful? Like any profession, there are good days and bad days. Most veterinarians schedule surgery in the morning and then see patients in the afternoon. Small animal veterinarians usually have clinics and pet owners brings their animals to the clinic, so the veterinarian usually doesn't make house calls. But large animal veterinarians are always on the move from one farm to another. Horse veterinarians usually have a clinic where sick horses can get surgery or other care.

If you want t be a veterinarian, then you should pay special attention to science and math.

Another career working with animals is a veterinary assistant. After graduating high school, you apply at a college (university) and you study for 2 or 3 years. A veterinary assistant is a good choice for people who don't want to be at the university for many years. But keep in mind, a veterinarian makes more money. However, a veterinary assistant is still a good job and similar to a veterinarian. You can think of a veterinary assitant like being a nurse. You assist with surgery, take care of the patients, administer medication, and help the doctor.

If you are in America, then as a college student, you should major in biology, animal science, or biochemisty your first four years at the university and then apply to veterinary school (graduate school). If you are in Europe, then you should learn as much biology and chemistry as you can before you apply to the university.

There's lots of interesting books about veterinarians. You can surf the web or visit a university nearby. Go to the academic bookstore and ask the salesperson to give you list of textbooks used in veterinary school. Right now, you might find them difficult to read, but just browse through them at the bookstore to get an idea.

A book you might want to buy is a basic book on animal science. There are books about animal science for high school students and university students. Get a basic book. One that says something like this: INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL SCIENCE.

Good luck!





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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Can anyone recommend a Veterinarian in the South Hills of Pittsburgh?

Q. My dog is in need of a Veterinarian and I am not rich.

A. Hi there!

If your dog is in need of veterinary care, most veterinarians can provide a payment plan or are enrolled in http://www.carecredit.com/ which is a service of credit with no interest for the first year, depending on the cost of the care provided.

Of course your dog's care is the most important thing to you, and your veterinarian will discuss the cost of this care prior to the service, and also should list alternatives based on your ability to pay. I have found that most good vets will work with clients so their dogs can be taken care of, which is why they are in practice!

The quality of that care is most important as well. Even if a veterinarian charges a huge fee it does not necessarily mean that the care is up to par. Be careful in chosing a vet. Here is an article I found in my search that discusses the important things in finding the best veterinarian.
http://dogtime.com/finding-vet-hsus.html

You can also check out this link to find a local veterinary hospital in your area.

http://localsearch.live.com/localsearch/default.aspx?what=veterinarians&where=Pittsburgh%2c+PA&s_cid=ansPhBkYp01

I do hope that you find that excellent veterinarian and good luck with your dog! Hope this is of help to you.

Jo O


What is the salary and college time for becoming a veterinarian?
Q. Hey everyone! i am very interested in becomes a veterinarian, can somebody please tell me, How many years of schooling does it take to become a vet? And also, their average salary? if you could also tell me the salary and schooling of being a vet technician that would be great too. :) thank you!

A. After you earn your bachelor's degree you are looking at 4 years to become a veterinarian. There are only 27 colleges that you can attend to become a veterinarian and they are harder to get into than medical school. You will also need about 1000 or more hours working with animals. That could be working in a shelter, for a vet., or a zoo before you apply for vet. school. National average for a vet. is $85,000/year.

Associate's degree programs are the most popular training path for veterinary technicians. The two-year program typically covers courses in veterinary technology, Veterinary office management, animal anatomy and physiology, and animal parasitology. Some courses are taught using live animals in clinical settings. National average for a vet. tech. is $30,000/year.


What kind of associates degree would help me to become a vet tech or a veterinarian?
Q. I'm currently living overseas and their are no veterinarians here. I'd like to start my degree to become a vet tech (or maybe even a veterinarian) right now, but with no veterinarians here, I don't think any school will give the degree without working under a veterinarian. I don't want to waste a year not going to school. What kind of associates degree or even certificates would help me get a jump start?

A. You are correct that most schools are not going to allow you to earn a degree in veterinary technology without working under a licensed veterinarian. If you are looking at schools based in America, the ones that are worth earning a degree through are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and require that you have so many hours of hands on work in a veterinary facility and learn to perform a list of required skills under the training of a licensed DVM or credentialed technician.

What you can do is start earning your basic course credits such as english, math and social sciences so that you have the pre-requisites for whatever degree program you decide to attend at a later date.


How hard is it to become a veterinarian in Canada?
Q. Okay, I have a couple questions. I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and I just adore animals. I want to become a small animal veterinarian for dogs, cats, birds pretty much domestic animals.

1) How hard is it? Is competition fierce?
2) What courses do I take in university?
3) Salary for an entry level veterinarian?
4) Do I have to euthanize animals? I don't think I could do that!
5) How to gain experience before university?
6) Any useful tips?

A. This link gives a bit of info:

http://www.canadafaq.ca/how+to+become+a+veterinarian+in+canada/

Yes, I would imagine that part of pre-requisite of becoming a veterinarian would require having to euthanize animals. However, if you were to gain some experience at a veterinary clinic, you might find that it is something you could do. If not, then it's good to know ahead of time so you could change your field of study; something still related to animals but not as demanding as a vet. Perhaps visit a few of the clinics and set up a time to interview one or two of the staff to find out if they are willing to help you in your quest...even just talking to a vet would help give you a guideline as to what it entails, and how to 'get your foot in the door'.

btw, I'm in Ottawa as well. Ever been to Carling Animal Hospital? Some of the best vets in the city are there (imo). ;o) Dr. Johnson saved my English lop rabbit's life after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening (and rare) infection, and the staff overall are very friendly and helpful.





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Monday, December 3, 2012

What is the salary and college time for becoming a veterinarian?

Q. Hey everyone! i am very interested in becomes a veterinarian, can somebody please tell me, How many years of schooling does it take to become a vet? And also, their average salary? if you could also tell me the salary and schooling of being a vet technician that would be great too. :) thank you!

A. After you earn your bachelor's degree you are looking at 4 years to become a veterinarian. There are only 27 colleges that you can attend to become a veterinarian and they are harder to get into than medical school. You will also need about 1000 or more hours working with animals. That could be working in a shelter, for a vet., or a zoo before you apply for vet. school. National average for a vet. is $85,000/year.

Associate's degree programs are the most popular training path for veterinary technicians. The two-year program typically covers courses in veterinary technology, Veterinary office management, animal anatomy and physiology, and animal parasitology. Some courses are taught using live animals in clinical settings. National average for a vet. tech. is $30,000/year.


What kind of associates degree would help me to become a vet tech or a veterinarian?
Q. I'm currently living overseas and their are no veterinarians here. I'd like to start my degree to become a vet tech (or maybe even a veterinarian) right now, but with no veterinarians here, I don't think any school will give the degree without working under a veterinarian. I don't want to waste a year not going to school. What kind of associates degree or even certificates would help me get a jump start?

A. You are correct that most schools are not going to allow you to earn a degree in veterinary technology without working under a licensed veterinarian. If you are looking at schools based in America, the ones that are worth earning a degree through are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and require that you have so many hours of hands on work in a veterinary facility and learn to perform a list of required skills under the training of a licensed DVM or credentialed technician.

What you can do is start earning your basic course credits such as english, math and social sciences so that you have the pre-requisites for whatever degree program you decide to attend at a later date.


How hard is it to become a veterinarian in Canada?
Q. Okay, I have a couple questions. I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and I just adore animals. I want to become a small animal veterinarian for dogs, cats, birds pretty much domestic animals.

1) How hard is it? Is competition fierce?
2) What courses do I take in university?
3) Salary for an entry level veterinarian?
4) Do I have to euthanize animals? I don't think I could do that!
5) How to gain experience before university?
6) Any useful tips?

A. This link gives a bit of info:

http://www.canadafaq.ca/how+to+become+a+veterinarian+in+canada/

Yes, I would imagine that part of pre-requisite of becoming a veterinarian would require having to euthanize animals. However, if you were to gain some experience at a veterinary clinic, you might find that it is something you could do. If not, then it's good to know ahead of time so you could change your field of study; something still related to animals but not as demanding as a vet. Perhaps visit a few of the clinics and set up a time to interview one or two of the staff to find out if they are willing to help you in your quest...even just talking to a vet would help give you a guideline as to what it entails, and how to 'get your foot in the door'.

btw, I'm in Ottawa as well. Ever been to Carling Animal Hospital? Some of the best vets in the city are there (imo). ;o) Dr. Johnson saved my English lop rabbit's life after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening (and rare) infection, and the staff overall are very friendly and helpful.


what category of veterinarian do these animals fall under?
Q. I'm 16 and I would love to become a veterinarian when I get older, but I'm looking more towards the house pets. I was just wondering do reptiles and spiders and other little critters like that fall under that category too? Also is there anyway that I could get a better chance of becoming a vet?

Thanks for all your answers!

A. A veterinarian can choose what species of animals they want to work with. Some only work with cats, some only with exotics (birds and reptiles). I am a vet tech and I used to work with a vet that specialized in fish. That was a cool experience.

You will have to work with a variety of animals in vet school. You will have to work with livestock, so horses, pigs, cows, and with small animals like hamsters and rats and birds. You may even work with some zoo animals depending where you go. Spiders and scorpions are still so out of the main stream you probably wont have to work much with them.

If you are serious about being a vet you should take every science class you can get in high school. Math will be important too. There is a lot of math involved in figuring out dosages for prescribing medications. Volunteering at an animal shelter, zoo or other non profit animal care organization can help you make contacts in the vet community and get you some hands on experience that will help when you go to vet school.

Good luck to you.





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Sunday, December 2, 2012

What do you have to do to be a veterinarian assistant?

Q. I mean, do you have to study all of the things the the veterinarian would?
I would like to be a veterinarian, but I hate science. I wouldn't want to do it.
So would being a veterinarian assistant also include knowing all the bones in the animals, and all of that science stuff?

Also, what would being a veterinarian secretary include?

A. Information about the requirements to become a veterinarian are below.

A veterinarian secretary is basically a secretary./


Can anyone recommend a Veterinarian in the South Hills of Pittsburgh?
Q. My dog is in need of a Veterinarian and I am not rich.

A. Hi there!

If your dog is in need of veterinary care, most veterinarians can provide a payment plan or are enrolled in http://www.carecredit.com/ which is a service of credit with no interest for the first year, depending on the cost of the care provided.

Of course your dog's care is the most important thing to you, and your veterinarian will discuss the cost of this care prior to the service, and also should list alternatives based on your ability to pay. I have found that most good vets will work with clients so their dogs can be taken care of, which is why they are in practice!

The quality of that care is most important as well. Even if a veterinarian charges a huge fee it does not necessarily mean that the care is up to par. Be careful in chosing a vet. Here is an article I found in my search that discusses the important things in finding the best veterinarian.
http://dogtime.com/finding-vet-hsus.html

You can also check out this link to find a local veterinary hospital in your area.

http://localsearch.live.com/localsearch/default.aspx?what=veterinarians&where=Pittsburgh%2c+PA&s_cid=ansPhBkYp01

I do hope that you find that excellent veterinarian and good luck with your dog! Hope this is of help to you.

Jo O


What is the salary and college time for becoming a veterinarian?
Q. Hey everyone! i am very interested in becomes a veterinarian, can somebody please tell me, How many years of schooling does it take to become a vet? And also, their average salary? if you could also tell me the salary and schooling of being a vet technician that would be great too. :) thank you!

A. After you earn your bachelor's degree you are looking at 4 years to become a veterinarian. There are only 27 colleges that you can attend to become a veterinarian and they are harder to get into than medical school. You will also need about 1000 or more hours working with animals. That could be working in a shelter, for a vet., or a zoo before you apply for vet. school. National average for a vet. is $85,000/year.

Associate's degree programs are the most popular training path for veterinary technicians. The two-year program typically covers courses in veterinary technology, Veterinary office management, animal anatomy and physiology, and animal parasitology. Some courses are taught using live animals in clinical settings. National average for a vet. tech. is $30,000/year.


What kind of associates degree would help me to become a vet tech or a veterinarian?
Q. I'm currently living overseas and their are no veterinarians here. I'd like to start my degree to become a vet tech (or maybe even a veterinarian) right now, but with no veterinarians here, I don't think any school will give the degree without working under a veterinarian. I don't want to waste a year not going to school. What kind of associates degree or even certificates would help me get a jump start?

A. You are correct that most schools are not going to allow you to earn a degree in veterinary technology without working under a licensed veterinarian. If you are looking at schools based in America, the ones that are worth earning a degree through are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and require that you have so many hours of hands on work in a veterinary facility and learn to perform a list of required skills under the training of a licensed DVM or credentialed technician.

What you can do is start earning your basic course credits such as english, math and social sciences so that you have the pre-requisites for whatever degree program you decide to attend at a later date.





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