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Vet Med Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What do Veterinarians Do? | Prevent Disease (MOST IMPORTANT) Diagnose Disease Treat Disease |
| What is the Primary purpose is to serve society | guardians of animal welfare |
| What do Veterinarians deal primarily with | health and disease of vertebrates – including man (Zoonotic Diseases) |
| What are Zoonotic Diseases | Disease that can transfer from animals to humans Example: Lyme Disease |
| What are Foodborne Diseases | Disease transferred to an animal or human by food Example: Salmonella |
| What are Foreign and Emerging Diseases | Diseases that are seen in other countries, BUT NOT the United States Example: Foot and Mouth Disease |
| How do Veterinarians diagnose Disease | Veterinarians work to develop diagnostic tests to help us identify sick or diseased animals in a population. |
| How do Veterinarians treat Disease | Veterinarians research new ways to treat diseases. |
| What Education is needed for Veterinary Medicine | First steps (High School): Find a University Complete Veterinary School Optional Specialty: |
| How can you get experience and training while in high school | Spend time with a vet to see if this is what you want to pursue Get involved with school activities and clubs (EX: FFA and 4-H) Get experience working with animals (pet sitting, doggie daycare, boarding, farmhand, etc.) |
| How can you get experience and training in college | Complete an undergraduate program (4 years) that prepares you for vet school Work hard, make good grades, stay involved with veterinary sciences and practices involving multiple species |
| How to complete Veterinary School | About 4 years Take exam and receive License |
| How to obtain Optional Specialty | Continue with school to specialize in your interest Examples: Surgery, exotic, or pharmacology |
| How many Veterinary schools are accredited by the AVMA in the US | 33 |
| How many applicants are there competing for 128 openings for class of 2026 at VA Tech | nearly 1,899 |
| it is very competitive to gain admission to a veterinary school True or False | True |
| In 2020 how many applications for vet school in the US | 10, 273 total applications |
| The AAVMC developed a Cost Comparison Tool for help prospective students financial plan for veterinary school. True or False | True |
| What Different Types of Careers are there | Private or Corporate Practice Specialization Product Development Research and Education Nonprofit work |
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