In the United States the requirements are the same for all types of veterinarians: at least three years of undergraduate college classes and four years of vet school resulting in a DVM or VMD degree.
A large animal veterinarian is a trained veterinarian who primarily treats livestock. In the United States, the common species are cattle (beef and dairy), sheep, goats, pigs, llamas and alpacas. Although a large animal veterinarian may also treat horses, there is a separate practice type (equine veterinarian) that treats only horses.
4 years of animal science undergrad, 4 years of doctoral veterinary medicine graduate school. It takes a very high GPA to get accepted into vet school (between a 3.7 and a 4.0). You have to take the GRE (graduate school exam) depending on the college you want to go to for graduate school.
what are the benefits of being a large animal veterinarian
A big animal vet is called a large animal vet, a rural vet or a farm vet
The vet is called a large animal vet
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Typically a high school education (however not required) and short-term on-the-job training. This is not to be confused with a veterinary technician or technologist where the educational requirements are much more extensive.
A bovine veterinarian, or even a large-animal veterinarian.
You would have to know a lot about horses, then study to become a large animal vet at a college.
There are veterinarians in most areas who specialize in large animals. You may also find a vet who specializes in your specific animal such as horses or cows. Check your local listings. Even if a vet is not a large animal vet, they may be able to send you in the right direction.
That depends on what the laws of your town are. Your local animal shelter or your vet could tell you .
Not in the United States - you have to complete at least three years of undergraduate college before you can apply to vet school. However, this varies depending upon the country you are in and the educational system of that country.
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Trainer, Vet, Professional Rider, Equine Vet, the options go on...... Hope this helps! Large Animal Vet., Breeder, Groomer.
Yes, in the United States you can learn both companion animal and livestock medicine in vet school.