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In the United States the minimum is seven years of college - three years of undergraduate and four years of vet school. This varies by country, however.

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Q: How many years of college does it take to become a small animal veterinarian?
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Can you be an equine and a small animal vet?

Yes, you can work as a both an equine and a small animal veterinarian. However, equine medicine in the United States has become a specialty distinct from small animal medicine and it is uncommon to have either a veterinarian that stays current on all of these species or to have a practice that supports both an equine client list and a small animal client list without also covering large animals.


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A small animal veterinarian can expect to make about $90,000 per year.


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What is a veterinarian's work place called?

Small animal clinics are generally called clinics or hospitals.


Can you be a large and small animal veterinarian?

Yes, these practitioners are called "mixed animal vets" and are often in demand in suburban to rural areas.


What is the beginning pay for a veterinarian?

A small animal veterinarian can expect to make between $55,000 and $60,000 your first year. An equine veterinarian tends to make less in the first year, between $45,000 and $50,000.


What are the daily requirements of a veterinarian?

This will vary depending upon the type of career the veterinarian has. For a private practice small animal veterinarian, on a daily basis he/she will be examining patients, talking with clients and possibly performing surgery.


What are the responsibilities of a small animal veterinarian?

As a veterinarian, you are responsible for providing medical care to patients after consultation with the owner/caretaker. You are responsible for maintaining accurate and complete medical records and for providing accurate and reliable information to the owner/caretaker regarding the health status of the animal. Specific to a small animal veterinarian, you would be examining, diagnosing and treating companion animals ranging from dogs and cats to birds, rodents and reptiles.


What do you call someone who works with dogs and cats?

Generally, they are called "veterinarian" or "veterinarian in small animal practice" (to differentiate them from the ones that work with horses, cows, pigs, and sheep).


What are the duties of a veterinarian concerning small animal medicine?

The duties are the same regardless of the animal involved - minimize harm, maximize health, communicate fairly and equitably to the owner/caretaker of the animal.