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Veterinarian

Health Professions Workshop

UCSF Fresno LaCMER

Junior Doctors Academy

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What is Veterinary Medicine?

Definition: “the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the health of domestic and wild animals and with the prevention of transmission of animal diseases to people.”

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What is a Veterinarian?

Definition: “a person qualified to treat diseased or injured animals.”
They hold a medical degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college of veterinary medicine

Two Veterinary medicine schools in California

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Day in the Life of a Veterinarian

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChFdU1Jqti4

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Veterinary Specialties

Cardiology
Small/large animal
Neurology
Oncology
Surgery
Shelter Medicine
Canine and feline
Reptile amphibian
Exotic companion animal
Equine
Food animal
Swine health management
Avian
Beef cattle

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What do Veterinarians Do?

Advise clients on the care for their pets
Administer immunizations
Conduct physical examinations
Provide emergency care
Perform surgery and dental procedures
Prescribe medications
Euthanize animals

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Domestic Veterinarian

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Large Animal Veterinarian

Exotic Animal Veterinarian

Aquatic Veterinarian

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Training Required

Step 1: Earn a 4-year college degree (BA)
Step 2: Complete a 4-year accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medicine Degree (VMD) program
Step 3: Pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)

Depending on where you plan to practice additional requirements may need to be met

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Salary and Location

How much does a Veterinarians make in the United States?
Veterinary Salaries vary based on the type of practice, experience level, and geographic location. Median wages for Veterinarians are:

Median Annual Salary: $100,370
Top 10% Annual Salary: $162,450
Bottom 10% Annual Salary: $56,540

Employment of veterinarians is projected to grow 19 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Veterinarians' work in veterinary clinics or hospitals, either their own or someone else's. Those who treat farm or other large animals must travel to their patients. Vets who work for zoos are part of a team that studies and cares for the animals at the facility

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References

1) https://wwwbritanica.com/science/veterinarian-medicine
2) https://www.avma.org/education/veterinary-specialties
3) https://U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018
4) https://www.thebalancecareers.com/veterinarian
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Evaluation

Link: https://tiny.ucsf.edu/JDASpeakerEvaluation2324

Health Professions Workshop (HPW)

Topic: Veterinary Medicine

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