Veterinary professions Veterinary professions An avian veterinarian is a veterinarian who has undertaken additional training to treat birds. Birds are very different in anatomy and physiology to dogs and cats, and to specialize in their treatment, a veterinary student must seek out coursework and residencies that are beyond the scope of standard veterinary school. ...more on Wikipedia about "Avian veterinarian"
An Equine veterinarian is a veterinarian who treats horses. Horses are different in anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and husbandry to other domestic species. Most, if not all, veterinary schools worldwide still produce graduates able to practice with a wide variety of species. Specialisation in equine veterinary practice is something that is normally developed after qualification even if students do have some interest before graduation. In most countries further postgraduate qualifications are not necessary, but may be desirable, to be an equine veterinarian. ...more on Wikipedia about "Equine veterinarian"
An Exotic animal veterinarian is a veterinarian who has undertaken additional training to treat exotic animals. Many exotic animals such as ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, small rodents, etc. are very different in anatomy and physiology to dogs and cats, and to specialize in their treatment, a veterinary student must seek out coursework and residencies that are beyond the scope of standard veterinary school. ...more on Wikipedia about "Exotic animal veterinarian"
In American and Canadian English, a veterinarian (from Latin veterinae, "draught animals") is an animal doctor, a practitioner of veterinary medicine. The equivalent term in British English is veterinary surgeon, and both terms are often shortened to vet. The word veterinarian was first used in English by the doctor Sir Thomas Browne ( 1605– 1682). ...more on Wikipedia about "Veterinarian"
Veterinary chaplaincy is the provision of pastoral care to pet owners, families, staff and veterinary students through veterinary hospitals and clinics, shelters, universities, colleges, schools, businesses and organizations. Veterinary chaplaincy enhances veterinary service by extending support to clients and staff in difficult circumstances, thereby strengthening human persons' resources to manage grief and adding value to veterinary services. ...more on Wikipedia about "Veterinary chaplain"
A veterinary technician (also called a vet tech), is a person trained and liscensed to assist veterinarians. Their job is similar to that of a nurse. They scan animals with various devices like X-ray machines, do blood tests, give anaesthesia, and help the veterinarian in other tasks. Vet techs are different from veterinary assistants, for the latter has no training or license to perform a lot of the tests. ...more on Wikipedia about "Veterinary technician"
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