...Devyn R. Fowler Oct. 01, 2014 ENG 101 Becoming a Veterinarian Animals have been a major part of my life for as long as I could remember. Even as a baby, I was surrounded by all types of animals; dogs, cats, lizards, birds. Etc. The passion I have for animals inspired me to me to want to become a veterinarian. A veterinarian “is a person who is trained to give medical care and treatment to animals: an animal doctor” (Merriam-Webster). I can find no better career path for me then helping animals that are injured/in need of medical attention. If you weren’t aware, there are five main veterinarian jobs; livestock, companion, exotic, mixed, and lab animals. My interest lies only between two of the five jobs: livestock and companion. Knowing the differences and similarities between the two will help me better understand these jobs and also help me make a final decision on which specific career path to study. Livestock veterinarians specialize in exactly that, livestock animals (cows, horses, etc.). “Livestock veterinarians examine, diagnose, and treat individual livestock animals/herds” (DegreeDictionary.org). Another aspect would be treating animals that will be used for food. With that being said, a livestock veterinarian must “enforce food safety standards, check for transmittable diseases and quarantine animals as necessary” (DegreeDictionary.org). “Other duties include giving vaccinations and handing out medication...
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...person for an animal who plays an essential role in their health and welfare is the veterinarian. Vets are well-versed in the science of animal health, and they promote public health by identifying and preventing diseases, which some can be passed to humans as well. The variety of animals that a veterinarian will treat, and the animal’s inability to communicate symptoms, make the veterinarian profession more challenging than the practice of human medicine. “If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans” (Herriot, 233). Animals love with no...
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...point to it; nothing in life is useless, if it was, then it simply wouldn’t exist. Several accept as the truth that playing sports isn’t taking them anywhere in life unless they’re planning on becoming a professional; other say that learning about what happened in the past remains irrelevant since it’s in the past, or that bagging groceries are only worth the money they make. However, what about the life lessons that are developed along the way, like pushing yourself to the limit, or knowing how to handle situations based on what others did in the past, and maybe bagging groceries facilitated your interpersonal skills. Nonetheless academics do play an enormous part in a person’s future as well. Nothing in life is useless, cheerleading, being in a health and science magnet program and taking plenty more science courses internships and maybe even going into a pre-vet program are not only beneficial to becoming a prosperous veterinarian; they were and certainly will be worth my undivided attention and time....
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...I’m a veterinary technician, and I’ll make sure your pet will get the best care. I’ll take care of them and make sure the veterinary knows what’s wrong with your pet. If you are an animal lover like me and cares a lot about animals. Then you should read how to become a veterinary technician. I’ll tell you that being a vet tech is more than you think. I’ll talk to you about the work environment, education, salary, and the duties & skills. The work environment in veterinary technician is stressful. In a vet clinic, illnesses and injuries are common. One has to be able to handle being kicked, bitten, scratched, and more when holding,...
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...There was not any specific experience that made me want to be a vet tech, but I have known for many years now that I want to help people by working in medicine. Only within the past year or two have I considered becoming a vet tech so that I can work in medicine, help people, and work with and help better the lives of animals. Working with animals would be a huge plus. I have chosen to write about what it is like for a vet tech to work in a zoo (and hopefully other wildlife). I would love to make a career out of working with animals you would not normally see every day. There is not a particular species I am interested in focusing on yet, but wildlife (caged or not) and exotic pets seems more interesting than the typical small and large animals. It is long road ahead to become a vet tech and (perform specialty, or have the ability to) work in a zoo, but I am willing to make the commitment. The biggest challenge will be getting through...
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...When I was younger, I never considered becoming a teacher. Growing up, I loved animals, whether it was being around them, reading about them, or playing animal based games. Therefore, I wanted to be a veterinarian for several years. I would play vet with my stuffed animals, asked for vet themed books for my birthday, and would dress up in my vet “scrubs” from my play set. However, as I grew older I began to realize two things. First, the sight of blood in large quantities would make me feel nauseous. Secondly, I absolutely hated seeing any animal hurting and would always look away. Due to these factors, I realized that my personality was not suited to becoming a veterinarian. It was around this time that I also decided that I did not want to follow in my Dad’s footsteps and...
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...The years 4 years of school are divided specifically for certain preparations for a future veterinarian, similar to almost all vet schools (“DVM Degree Program”). The two years of the program consists of “comprehensive biomedical veterinary sciences, and hands-on clinical experiences on CSU’s main campus” (“DVM Degree Program”). The last two years consists of “side-by-side work with exceptional clinicians at the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital through a series of specialty rotations” (“DVM Degree Program”). Here the students will be, “full care team members, not bystanders” (DVM Degree Program). After these intense four years, one can decide to go off into “a three-year specialty residency” or attain a Ph.D. and continue their research in animal sciences (DVM Degree...
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...researched options and a veterinarian really stuck out to me; helping, healing, and researching animals seemed perfect. Becoming a veterinarian however is a long road and takes lots of hard work. After researching it quite a bit and I found if...
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...two qualified vets in Simon and his son Joe, who joined the practice a few years ago, and is now a partner. There is a senior veterinary nurse Ros, and two trainee nurses Rukia and Kath, plus Simon’s wife Anna, who, as a qualified nurse herself, plays an active role part-time. All the nursing staff have to act as receptionists too at times. There are two consulting rooms, one operating theatre /X-ray room, a drugs storeroom, a reception /office area, and a small waiting room. One problem at the current location is that vehicle parking by clients is very difficult in the busy, congested street. Simon is nearing retirement age but does not want to fully retire yet and would like to become part-time, with his son playing a larger role and the practice taking on a younger, more recently qualified vet. Joe is keen to do this but, as we will see below, has more ambitious plans, and if Simon were to agree, there are a number of aspects and activities of the practice that could be altered and improved at the same time. Even though veterinary services can be very expensive, the demand for them in the area is growing quite rapidly, as more people have pets and more people take out insurance for their pets. So the scale of the practice could be increased, with a move to larger purpose-built premises, in a cheaper area of the town. The practice could then have more modern facilities and eg two operating theatres instead of one, but this would require additional vets, nurses and receptionists...
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...veterinarian. I went to college for eight difficult but rewarding years to accomplish my dream of becoming a veterinarian. I love my job and I enjoy waking up every morning to go to work. But lately I have that I am not helping as many animals and owners as I could so I decide to go on a week long trip. As I am packing up all my supplies I look down at the plane ticket in my hand that reads Mexico City, ready to provide free vet care to as many pets as possible. I arrive in Mexico City and right when I exit the airport I see far too many stray dogs wandering the streets. I think to myself, “This is why I am here.” During this trip my team and I plan to spay and neuter as many dogs and cats as we can while also attending to any other health problems that come our way. We set up our clinic on the outskirts of the city under a large covered pavilion and plan to open at 7 a.m. I am taken aback when lines start forming at 5 and by 7 there are at least one hundred people waiting for my teams help. We really have our work cut out for us. The day is filled with all kinds of surgeries and procedures from pulling a rock out of a cat’s paw to removing multiple cancerous tumors from a dog. Many of these procedures would usually cost thousands of dollars but we are doing all free of charge....
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...In the next five years I plan to graduate with a bachelors in pre-law from Michigan State University (MSU) going into the University of Michigan Law School. The other two alternatives would be graduating with a bachelors in premedical from MSU going into University of Michigan's Medical School; the other one would be graduating with a bachelors in pre vet from MSU and go into Veterinary school at MSU. The monetary and opportunity cost of becoming a lawyer will cost me $98,168 for attending at MSU for 4 years to get my pre law, then after it will cost me $170,532 to attend 3 years of Law School at the University of Michigan; overall the monetary and opportunity cost will be $268,700, along with an additional 3 years of school and 268,700 in...
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... Clinic or Hospital B. Large animals 1. Zoo's 2. Farm's IV. Education/ Licensing A. DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 1. Competitive 2. Extensive preparation B. North America Veterinary License Exam V. Typical Day A. Never the same B. Emergencies C. Long time patients D. Record keeping E. Sanitary VI. Conclusion Abstract A Veterinary Physician is a profession that requires a passion and unconditional love for animals. A veterinarian helps treat and cure animals of diseases, disorders, and injuries. Basic diagnosis of an animal if very difficult gauge since animals do not have to ability to vocalize any symptoms they are experiencing. A vet must use clinical trials to decipher the best procedure needed for treatment. With a degree in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine a vet must use past knowledge, experience, and the owners information to properly treat the animal. Being that over 75% of veterinarians work out of a private office they must pass the North America Veterinary License Exam in order to practice in the United States. Private practice usually deals with household pets such as dogs and cats but a veterinarian can use their education to work with larger and more exotic animals such as those in zoos and farms. Veterinary Physician The profession of caring for injured or disease carrying animals is not for the faint of heart. It requires a certain knack and passion for animals that cannot be instilled upon someone but rather it must...
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...Many people are passionate about pets and the majority of them think about becoming veterinarians. But what most lose sight of, is that becoming a veterinarian is not an easy task to accomplish. It takes many years, a great deal of schooling and many hours put into becoming a veterinarian. One of the most integral parts to know about becoming a veterinarian, is the job description. The most important aspect to consider would be the economics of becoming a veterinarian. Most schools with exceptional veterinary medicine programs are very expensive and are difficult to get into. For example, Texas A&M University costs approximately $28,000 a year. That including tuition and fees, room and board, books, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses. Research shows it takes many years of school to become a veterinarian. Most student complete a 4-year undergraduate degree before entering vet school, which takes another 4 years. To be a veterinarian you must be able to work many long, hard hours. It is told that most veterinarians work about 50 hours a week. However, about a fifth only work 40. The hard work of a vet usually pays off with good income. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterinarians in research were paid an...
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...Marketing 331 – Pet Meds Essay Pet Meds, an online pet pharmacy was founded in 1996 when the Internet just started becoming popular. Like many companies they saw an opportunity to keep their overhead low so they could over value to its consumers. Over the years many websites have come and gone with various levels of success. Running an Internet Business is more than throwing up a website and hoping people will come and buy from you. The same marketing disciplines are needed on the internet as in brick and mortar retailers. Plus in some ways successful Internet companies need more marketing savvy and creativity. The distribution plan for Pet Meds is three fold. They sell on the Internet, have a call center where customers can call in, and they also offer their products through direct mail and print. This way they are targeting different types of customers, those that are net literate and shop online, those that still like to talk to someone when taking an order and those they like to look through a printed catalog and read about what they are thinking of buying. This approach appeals to many people, especially the Internet. The Internet is non-threatening without a lot of sales pressure. People can browse and compare at their leisure. One of the nice perks Pet Meds has on its website is a lot of articles so customers can become more informed on a particular disease or condition. This is a great marketing strategy. Pet owners they may be researching a disease could end up on...
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...determine if there are practical implications of sociological inquiry. There is a serious homeless problem that plagues many Americans, including those Americans that fought for our country. Although we tend to hold servicemen in high regard, many people are very insensitive to those veterans that become homeless. Most people believe that homelessness is due to controllable factors such as laziness or refusal to work. Nothing can be further from the truth. Veterans not only make up a disproportionate percentage of the homeless population, but also stay homeless for longer. In fact, veterans are at a greater risk of becoming homeless due to a number of factors including unique military skills not needed in the civilian sector, combat-related health issues, minimal income due to unemployment, and a shortage of safe, affordable housing. Prior to becoming homeless, many veterans at risk of homelessness have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder or have acquired addictions during their military service. “At least 45 percent of homeless veterans suffer from mental illness, while over 50 percent have substance abuse problems. Many are dually-diagnosed, which especially challenges existing service-delivery systems”(Sternheimer, 2011). Veterans’ family, social, and professional networks may have been broken due to...
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