so you think you want to be a vet
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This presentation was given by Dr. Mara Mullinix to the youth participants in the 2013 Lambing & Kidding School in Keedysville, Maryland.TRANSCRIPT
So You Think You Want To Be A Vet?
By: Mara L. Mullinix D.V.MSo
Veterinary Medicine Careers;Lots To Choose From
Public Health
Teaching & Research
Industry
Regulatory Medicine
Uniformed Services
Private Practice
Private PracticeExamine animal patients
Vaccinate against infectious disease
Diagnose diseases
Perform medical & surgical treatment
Prevent transmission of disease
Advise owners how to keep their pets healthy
Companion & Exotic Animal Practice
Amphibians
DogsCats
Fish
Ferrets
Birds
HorsesRodentsReptile
s
Rabbits
Food Animal Practice
Mixed Animal Practice
Species-Specific Animal Practice
Veterinary Specialists
Oncologist
Neurologist
Pets in the United States
59 Million 3.5 Million 4.8 Million
55.6 Million
53 Million 4 Million 5.7 Million 13 Million
Teaching & Research
Teaching & Research
Prevent and Solve health problems that affect animals and humans
Develop ways to reduce or eliminate the threat of disease
Regulatory Medicine
Quarintine and inspect animals and animal products brought into the country
Test for the presence of disease and supervise animal shipments
Enforce animal welfare laws
Public Health Study effects of pesticides & other pollutants
Make sure medicines & food additives are safe and effective
Investigate disease outbreaks
Evaluate safety of food processing and water supply
Where Can These Veterinarians Work?
United Sates Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Uniformed Services
Manage infectious diseases control programs
Monitor and Control insect-borne diseases
Manage human disease vaccination programs
Industry
Develop, test and supervise production of drugs, chemicals and vaccines
The Possibilities Are Endless
Where do veterinarians work?AquariumsClassrooms
FarmsHospitals and Clinics
LaboratoriesZoos
…almost anywhere!!!!
High School Preparation
Good Grades in Math and Science
Experience working with animals
Communication skills
Leadership skills
Well rounded in Extracurricular Activities
How Do You Get Experience?
Volunteer or perform internships at veterinary hospitals, clinics, animals shelters or rescues
Shadow a veterinarian
Join a club like 4-H or FFA
Work on a farm or research facility
College Preparation
Study Math and Science
Veterinary and animal-related experience
Join a pre-veterinary club
Complete degree related to veterinary medicine : Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, animal
science with a focus on other degree agriculture engineering
Pre-veterinary Medicine Degree???
Admission To Veterinary School
Great Grades in Math and Science Courses
Veterinary and Animal-Related Experience
U.S. Veterinary Medical Colleges
Get map of Veterinary Colleges
Veterinary Technicians
Work Closely with the Veterinarian
Restrains animals
Performs certain procedures and tests
Administers treatments and monitors patients
……and Much More
Many Opportunities
Additional Resources
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) www.avma.org
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) www.aavmc.org
National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) www.navta.net