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Veterinarian

Published on Nov 22, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Veterinarian

By Erika Palafox Reyes  

A vet is like  a..

doctor for animals
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A vet's job is to...

  • Diagnose health problems
  • Medicate sick animals and treat their wounds
  • Perform surgeries on animals.
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines.

There are many advantages and disadvantages...

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Advantages of being a vet are...

  • You will be working with your passion
  • It is rewarding and fulfilling to diagnose,treat, and make animals feel better
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Disadvantages of being a vet are..

  • Animals will likely protest being taken to the vet's office.
  • You might get bitten, kicked, or scratched
  • Might get neglectful, difficult, or emotional human caretakers
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how much to veterinarians make a year?

Vets make between $50,000 and $90,000 per year.
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Not all vets have the same jobs

each vet has a specific task.... 
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There are different vets with specific jobs..

  • Companion Animal Veterinarians which diagnose and provide treatment.
  • Food Animal Vets work with farm animals.
  • Food Safety and Inspection vets inspect/test livestock and animal products for major disease.
  • Research Vets work in labs and conduct research on human and animal health problems.
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Important qualities Vets need...

  • Compassion
  • Decision-making skills
  • interpersonal skills
  • Management skills
  • Problem-solving skills
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Being a vet is being able to understand animals.

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