Veterinarian
Alternative Titles:
Veterinary Surgeon
Veterinarians diagnose and treat sickness, disease and
injury in all types of animals. They advise on measures to
prevent the occurrence or spread of diseases and on ways to
improve the health and productivity of animals, and supervise
safety standards on food supplies.
Veterinarians may perform the following tasks:
- examine sick and injured animals and perform diagnostic
tests
- examine tissues and samples from sick animals to
identify the cause of disease
- treat animals by using drugs, surgical procedures and
nursing care
- vaccinate animals to prevent disease
- certify soundness for breeding and performance
- give advice to owners and breeders on animal health and
care
- humanely kill animals to end pain and suffering or
spread of disease
- advise on feeding and breeding strategies to achieve
maximum production
- notify authorities of outbreaks of animal diseases and
certify animals for exportation
- attend horse and greyhound tracks, sporting events and
dog and cat shows to monitor and/or advise on the condition
of the animals
- assist in public education programs in the promotion and
maintenance of the welfare of animals.
Veterinarians may work either indoors or outdoors depending
on the location of their employment.
Veterinarians usually work long and irregular hours,
especially those in private practice who may be called upon to
treat sick animals at any hour of the day or night.
Required Skills - Veterinarian
- enjoy the health and welfare of animals
- observant
- good at analysis and problem solving
- good communication skills
- aptitude for science
- an inquiring mind
- organisational and supervisory skills
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