Want to Become a Veterinarian?
Veterinarians are people who work with animals. This career is only a good job for people who love animals. 1. I love animals so this is my dream job. There are definitely some pros and cons. To become one you have to take certain courses in order to be a legal veterinarian. There are health risks, which go along with some of the cons. You’ll need to be able to communicate properly with others not only for their benefit but for yours as well.
There are many pros and cons that go along with being a veterinarian. One important advantage is the money. 11./14. “The lowest 10 percent earned less than $51,530, and the top 10 percent earned more than $144,100” (Pay). More and more every year people are adopting animals due to the Animal Abuse Awareness commercials. 9. A disadvantage is the certain health risks. Veterinarians are exposed to chemicals, diseases and infections from the animals on a daily basis (Veterinarians). At any moment or any time while on the job, you are risking your health. An animal with a disease can bite you or even scratch you and could transfer the disease to your body. 13. There are very long hours and some veterinarians are on call 24/7. 8. Veterinarians are around sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable, such as noisy animals (Veterinarians). 3. You have to be able to work indoors when caring for small animals and outdoors when caring for large animals (Veterinarians).
In order to become a certified veterinarian, there are a few courses you need to take in college such as English, Medicine and Dentistry, Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management, Mathematics, Sales and Marketing, Chemistry, and Biology. 5. You need to know the meani...
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Veterinary technicians are like the techies of the theatre; the organization would be able to function without them, but it would be much harder. Things run a lot more smoothly with vet techs. There are multiple benefits that come with being a veterinary technician. These benefits include, but are not limited to, a high job outlook, great room for advancement, and only two years of schooling (depending on the route you take). Above all, the animals, who aren’t always able to help themselves, are being taken care of.
Vet Tech has always been an option for me, helping animals is something that is very interesting. It was introduced in 1989, the AVMA officially adopted the name “Vet Tech.” In 1998, emergency vets debut on Animal Planet. And in 2008, student population grows from 500 to 700. There are about 17,000 people employed in the career field chosen. Some of the common trends of the job would be, working at Zoos, Aquariums, Boarding Kennels, and Wildlife sanctuaries. These jobs are usually found working in an animal clinic or hospitals and sometimes at farms because that is the “normal” areas for this occupation. In this career there are some general duties such as: Observe animals behavior and conditions, Provide nursing care, Bathe animals, Clip nails, groom animals hair, keep animals calm during exams or procedures. The more specific duties of the job would be to: take x-rays of animals and develop them, get utensils and prepare the animals for surgery, keep and record patient's history. Most of the clinics are open 24 hours. There is not anything that is unusual about the number of hours/nature of the job. (Bls.gov.vettech)
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Equine veterinarians are animal doctors who provide medical care for horses. They examine, test and occasionally operate on or euthanize the animals. Travel to ranches and farms is often necessary, and equine vets have to work outdoors in various types of weather conditions. Being an equine veterinarian is a pleasant career choice because of great interactions with varied types of horses and their owners , the basic information, and the pros and cons of an equine veterinarian.
For as long as I can remember, my childhood dream has always been wanting to become a veterinarian. While other kids were outside having fun at the playground, I was at the library reading books and learning about the different animals. However, as I matured, I realized that being a veterinarian isn’t just about caring for and assisting injured animals. Being a veterinarian means having the ability to make quick decisions in stressful situations, showing complete dedication and passion to this profession, and being able to effectively communicate to pet owners.
These are the things it takes to be a large animal veterinarian. There are many advantages and disadvantages. Only a few are listed above. This job requires hard work and determination, but it pays off in the end. Being a large animal veterinarian is a good career for those who want to work for
Vets need a strong foundation in science. Have sufficient skills in mathematics to succeed in chemistry. Veterinarians also must be able to think in a logical manner, with reasoning the cause of an effect and vise versa. Compassion and a caring nature are personal attributes that can contribute to a veterinarian 's success, yet they also must be able to perform difficult tasks, such as euthanizing an animal to end it’s suffering. They must always strive to learn more and expand their knowledge base. However, in addition to having a very strong understanding of medicine and surgery, they must be compassionate, and a good listener. Deb also feels a good veterinarian must be able to separate their work and home life. The job can be emotionally very challenging and in order to avoid compassion fatigue and job dissatisfaction. A good vet needs to know that when they go home, they must focus on personal and family well being. Dr, Piepgras favorite part of what she does is the human animal bond that is formed, and being able to facilitate that bond through preventative health care for their pets. She also enjoys tche intellectual challenge associated with practicing
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Veterinarians can be employed by government agencies and the food indudtry to cater to meat and milk producers to ensure that the herd is healthy and that the product is suitable for human consumption. These veterinarians deal with many animals like ovine (sheep), poultry, porcine (swine) and bovine
Cons are stress like when working long hours of the day, dealing with death of pets and distraught owners, exposure to allergens like pet dander, fur, along with radiation that have to deal with day-to-day basis. Combine them all with playing multiple roles throughout the day- receptionist, nurse, kennel attendant, technical assistant, janitor, and counselor. Unpredictable animals when animals feel threatened or alarmed and in unfamiliar area and especially when the animal is sick or in pain. Odd hours meaning depending on the employer his/her expectations may be expected to work on nights and or weekends. Weather may not be exempt either.Risk of getting injuries. Pros are pay that vet tech may not start off with twenty dollars but there room in there to grow. Room for advancement vet techs have the option to develop within their field which can translates to more money and opportunities. Flexibility vets have flexibility to work in a diverse set of environments. Opposite of a boring work environment the work environment is constantly changing every day. Hands on working with animals. Deals with various animals and numerous
I had the opportunity to attend the career fair at the Blair County Convention Center as a sophomore. At that time, I had the chance to gain some additional information from a professional veterinarian.
In one way or another, I have been taking care of animals my entire life. Growing up, I was completely dedicated to animals, caring for what could be considered a mini zoo. Naturally, as a child, I was set on a career as a veterinarian. Like most children, I was naive about the veterinary profession, but I had plenty of people to warn me about its challenges. Albeit initially discouraged from becoming a veterinarian, my search for a meaningful career not only revived my spark for veterinary medicine but also gave me the maturity and experience necessary to succeed in it.
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I am extremely interested in pursuing my life career as a veterinary technician because I believe any animal’s welfare and stability is just as important as a human being’s. I absolutely...