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What do Veterinarians do exactly?

Veterinarians play a big part in the healthcare of pets, livestock, zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals.

What do Veterinarians have to do with Chemistry?

Veterinarians can contribute to human as well as animal health. A number of veterinarians work with physicians and scientists. They research ways to prevent and treat human health problems, Like cancer, AIDS, alcohol and drug abuse. Other Veterinarians study the effects of drug therapies, antibiotics, or new surgical techniques by testing them on animals.

How mush schooling is needed?

Graduation from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. They need to graduate from a four year program, a credited college of veterinary medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. It is also required that they receive a license to practice.

How much do Veterinarians get paid?

College graduates get paid starting out at $35,808. The average is $67,482. Vets work long hours

Basic Info

-Work 50 hours or more a week.

-Veterinary medical colleges require that some of these courses: organic and inorganic chemistry, physics, biochemistry, general biology, animal biology, animal nutrition, genetics, vertebrate embryology, cellular biology, microbiology, zoology, and systemic physiology.

- Vets practice in animal hospitals, clinics for domestic animals, and private owned offices.

-Vets prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries in animals.

-It is very hard to get into a veterinary school.

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http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos076.htm,U.S. Department of Labor

"Veterinary Medicine," Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2002 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2002 Microsoft Corporation.

The World Book,.World Book INC.,Chicago:1993, volume 20.pgs. 345-346