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Vet Med Review

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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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