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Vancouver Veterinary Professionals And Practice

By Patricia Miller


Veterinarian is a term used to refer to medical specialists who specialize in treating, preventing, and diagnosing medical conditions that affect animals. They deal with both domestic as well as wild animals. The colloquial vet is often a shortened form of the term, which is also used commonly. Other names for these professionals include veterinary surgeons and veterinary physicians. In Vancouver veterinary is the place where veterinarians work from.

In most countries the practice of veterinarians as well as the name are usually regulated or protected by the law. That means that unless one is licensed to work as a veterinarian, they cannot use the term or engage in any activities pertaining to the work of vets. As such, it is often a criminal offense for one to refer to themselves as vets or to undertake any activity pertaining to the profession if they are not trained and licensed to do so.

A print written in 1646 by Thomas Browne was the first document to use the term veterinarian. The translation of the word into English from Latin means working animals. North Americans and people in countries where American English is spoken use the term veterinarian commonly. The same is not correct for speakers of British English who use veterinary surgeon more commonly.

Veterinarians commonly work in animal hospitals and private commonly even though they may also work in various settings. There are chances of specializing in this field so that one works with a specific type or size of animals. Clinic and office environments are common for those who work with small animals. Conversely, ranches and farms are common working places for those working with big animals like horses.

These professionals provide supervision to Veterinarian Technologists and Technicians who form part of the support team for veterinarians. These Technicians and Technologists conduct medical tests and handle emergency procedures among other tasks. Veterinarians may also work in a wide number of other facilities. Some major examples of the places they are employed include humane societies, military, food safety inspection facilities, food and drug manufacturing companies, wildlife facilities, diagnostic facilities, animal control facilities, and biomedical facilities.

For someone in the US to qualify as a veterinary physician, they need to be holders of Veterinary Medicine degree. The degree is often referred to using the abbreviation DVM. A pre-veterinary degree in any of the various courses is also mandatory. Some of the courses include Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Genetics, and Biology. This degree lasts between 3 and 4 years.

The job entails several duties. Some of the major ones include treating and dressing wounds, testing and vaccinating against diseases, prescribing medication, euthanizing animals, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, and examining health conditions. The job also involves operating medical equipment such as x-ray and MRI machines.

The amount a vet earns in a month or per year depends on various factors. Some of these factors include employer, location, experience, and specialization. New entrants into the field often lack experience and connections, which makes them to earn lower salaries compared to those with several years of experience.




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