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Just like doctors for humans, Pet Doctors, or Veterinarians, come in all specialties. Some focus on general pet care. Some are specialists in dogs, or cats, or horses, or livestock. Some practice emergency pet medicine. There are also specialties as varied as pet dermatology, reproductive health, etc. Just like doctors, vets pursue these specialties after their initial vet training. Regardless of specialty, all vets have the basic training required to perform routine pet care.
Veterinarians are also responsible for food safety and other things related to microbes, such as biological warfare. This comes as a surprise to many people, but makes perfect sense when one considers that many diseases are spread through animal and that much of or food comes from animals. Vet researchers study diseases transferred between humans and animals. Much of this research leads to drugs to treat humans. Vets inspect slaughterhouses, work for restaurant inspection agencies and ensure that dead animals are not diseased and are disposed of correctly.
Vets help establish government regulations involving food production and storage. Anytime a food borne illness outbreak occurs, vets are the people looking for the cause and the origin of the illness. This often takes them to farms and slaughterhouses in foreign countries to determine if their standards meet US requirements.
Since many drugs to be used on humans are tested first on animals, it’s not surprising to hear that vets are also active in all medical research. Vets are on hand to diagnose problems with the animals and to treat them when such problems arise.
In any sports activity that has animals involved you will find plenty of vets. Whether it’s horse racing, dog racing, circuses or whatever, vets are the people charged with keeping the animals healthy and caring for their medical needs. Try to find a thorough bred racehorse without a vet on 24 hour call.
Livestock farmers maintain close relationships with their vets. Quality livestock is a major investment and the death of one prize specimen can mean the loss of thousands of dollars. Vets are often on hand during livestock births, especially if any complications are predicted. The equipment they use during these problem births is similar to that used by obstetricians. Ultrasounds, x-rays, stethoscopes, heart monitors, etc. are all part of the modern vet kit.
Vets in a laboratory setting use even more sophisticated instruments. They have access to the latest microscopes and computer diagnostic equipment. They often work in “clean rooms” wearing full atmospheric protection suits.
If you ever thought the life of a vet was spent neutering cats and dogs and treating them for worms, hopefully this article has broadened your horizons. The Veterinarian field is actually one of the most varied jobs around. The relatively small number of vet schools means that qualified vets are in high demand. Anyone who pursues a career as a vet will have plenty of different jobs to choose from whether it be in military weapons research or in a quiet family Vet Clinic.
About the Author
Collin is a trainer and pet enthusiast. He has spent much of his time working with pets and their families in a variety of fields, but now focuses his time on sharing his expertise with others. Visit Collins website Pet-Super-Store.com for great deals on dog beds and dog collars.
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