Most equine veterinarians spend their days examining, vaccinating and treating horses. The proportion of time spent on the individual activities will vary depending upon the specific practice the equine vet is in - a referral center, based at a track or showbarn, in ambulatory practice, etc.
An equine veterinarian is a trained medical professional who is specifically focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of horses.
An equine vet.
the technical name is equine veterinarian
An equine veterinarian.
Any veterinarian can provide medical care for a horse, but most horse owners use a veterinarian who works only with horses; this person is called an equine veterinarian.
12 years
Mostly by word of mouth and referrals from clients.
An equine veterinarian gets to work around animals that they love. They also get to be highly paid by wealthy people in general. It costs a lot of money to properly care for horses and the vet is a beneficiary of this.
Flexeril was designed for use in humans, however a equine veterinarian can prescribe it for a horse with muscle pain. You should always consult with a equine Veterinarian before administering any medications to a horse.
Any school of veterinary medicine will give you the basics towards becoming an equine veterinarian; if the school doesn't have a strong equine program there you can supplement your time in vet school with externships and experiences at other schools or at private equine facilities. Once you get out of vet school, the important thing is to work with a good established equine veterinarian to hone your technical skills.
Flexeril was designed for use in humans, however a equine veterinarian can prescribe it for a horse with muscle pain. You should always consult with a equine Veterinarian before administering any medications to a horse.
A 'horse doctor' is called a Equine Veterinarian.