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This will depend upon where exactly you wish to practice, but in general the current outlook is grim to neutral. Horses are very expensive to own and maintain, so many middle class families that previously would spend more on vet care for their horses are cutting back or selling off their horses entirely. Horse industries, such as racing and showing, are also cutting back on the amount of veterinary care they are getting from veterinarians to save money.
Also, horse owners tend to be very loyal to a single veterinarian, so a new equine vet in an area may be working for very little until he/she establishes a client base.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe equine vet will work outdoors quite a bit. These vets will often make calls to different barns rather than staying in a central office all day.
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What are good vet schools to go to to be an equine vet?
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.
What are different names for a horse vet?
equine vet
Can a fourteen year old work at a equine vet?
no u must be at least 16 i do believe
What is a horse veterinarian called?
An equine vet.
How long does it take to be a vet specialising in equine medicine?
This can vary from state to state but vet school is usually between 4 and 5 years and another 2 years to specialize in equine medicine. Its a long haul and expensive but once your done you get to work with animals.
What is an equestrian vet?
an equestrian vet is known as an 'equine vet'. They study large animals, then specialize into horses.
What is a vet only for horses called?
An equine veterinarian.
What are the benefits of an equine veterinarian?
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.
How many different animals do equine vets deal with?
Equine are horses, donkeys, mules or zebras so equine vet only treats animals of those types. If you mean the number of client animals, it would vary by vet, location, specialty.
Is there a good job outlook for equine vets?
Currently the job outlook for equine veterinarians is fair - there are fewer horse owners who can afford less medical care for their animals due to the Great Recession. However, horse racing and other equine sports are still very popular and most horse owners can and will pay for proper medical care. The most challenging part is that an equine vet makes most of his pay working for loyal clients - without a dedicated client base an equine vet will be scraping for work.
Does a Equine vet only take care of horses?
A vet can technically treat any animal but they may choose to specialize in one species. An equine vet specializes in equines (horses, ponies and donkeys) but can treat other animals if they choose to. My equine vet has also treated our cows and goats mainly as a favor to me, and I know that he treats his own dogs unless they require specialist care
What type of pellets should a horse eat?
The type of pellets will depend on many factors including type of work, age, health, dietary needs and more. Ask a equine nutritionist or equine vet what would be appropriate for your horse.
