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No, veterinary students are all trained in colleges of veterinary medicine on domestic animals, including large animal veterinary students. Zoologic collection species have many different medical needs than domestic animals, so there is no reason for a large animal veterinarian who will be working with cattle and pigs to be trained on a (much more expensive as well as endangered) Sumatran rhino.
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Can a large animal vet work at a zoo?
Yes, although most large animal veterinarians tend to focus on treating domesticated species. Zoo vets usually have additional board certifications such as large animal medicine that increase their comparative anatomy knowledge base.
Do zoo vets get to work with baby animals?
Yes, zoo vets often work with baby animals as part of their job. They are involved in the health care, vaccinations, and monitoring of young animals to ensure they are growing and developing properly. Zoo vets play a crucial role in the care and well-being of all animals in the zoo, including the babies.
How many zoo vets are there in the US?
there are about 200 vets
What are the release dates for Zoo Vets - 2009?
Zoo Vets - 2009 was released on: USA: October 2009
What is zebra life expectancy in captivity?
yes as the zoo's have specially trained vets
Are zoo animal better than wild animals?
yes because they are well trained then wild life animals
Which animal at the zoo has a name with 2 L's?
An animal at the zoo that has a name with two Lâ??s is a gorilla. A gorilla is a very large ape, that is native to Africa.
What types of animals does vets do?
Some vets specialise in small animals and domestic pets. Other vets may specialise in farm animals, horses, and other large breeds. Sometimes, a vet may be called upon to look after zoo animals as part of the vet's normal practice.
What kind of veterinarian works with large zoo animals?
I think any vet can work with large zoo animals because a vet works with all animals unless they specialise in a certain animal
What is the tallest zoo animal?
The Giraffe is the tallest Zoo animal.
What are some reasons why zoos rather than individuals are better able to handle exotic animals?
Exotic animals can be unpredictable and zookeepers are trained to handle them. There are always several people to care for zoo animals, but an individual can easily be overpowered by a large animal.
Where do you have to live to be a Vet?
Anywhere, really. There are city vets that live in the city and do practice on just dogs and cats, and there are rural vets that live out in the country in areas where a large-animal vet is needed to doctor animals like horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.
