Who is a veterinarian ?

A veterinarian or a vet, is someone who gives animals medical treatment. They are doctors for animals. There are many different types of veterinarians; some work with small animals, large farm animals, or wild animals. Veterinarians learn to treat all animals, but sometimes work with a specific type.

Educational Requirements

To become a veterinarian one must earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Although many schools admit applicants who don’t have a bachelor’s degree, having one will increase your odds of getting accepted. There is keen competition for entry into this four-year program.

Duties of Veterinarians

• Examine animals to diagnose their health problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Euthanize animals

To Collages In India

Indian veterinary research institute – Bareilly

National dairy research Institute -karnal

Govind ballabh pant university of agriculture and technology, Pantnagar

Veterinary college and research institute – Namakkal

College of veterinary and animal sciences -Bikaner

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