Becoming a Veterinarian

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Veterinarian I chose to write about being a veterinarian because I love pets and would definitely love to save the lives of animals. I am such a baby when it comes to seeing an animal hurt on the side of the road, or even when I see a stray animal. Veterinarians should have the ability to be able to calm animals and to really let the animal know that you care. Graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and a State license are required. Competition for admission to veterinary school is keen; however, graduates should have very good job opportunities. There are many things that this job field needs; here are some of them; Prospective veterinarians must graduate with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree from a 4-year program at an accredited college of veterinary medicine and must obtain a license to practice. There are 28 colleges in 26 States that meet accreditation standards set by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The prerequisites for admission vary. Many of these colleges do not require a bachelor’s degree for entrance, but all require a significant number of credit hours ranging from 45 to 90 semester hours at the undergraduate level. However, most of the students admitted have completed an undergraduate program. Veterinarians diagnose and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. Specifically, they care for the health of pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, racetracks, and laboratories. Some veterinarians use their skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals and conduct clinical research on human and animal health problems. Others work in basic research, broadening our knowledge of animals and medical science, and in applied research, developing new ways to use knowledge. Most veterinarians diagnose animal health problems, vaccinate against diseases,

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