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My vets (which are large animal field vets) wear polo shirts with khaki pants and boots, such as Ariats
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Where do equine veterinarians work?
Most equine veterinarians work on the farms, stables, tracks and show rings where horses are housed at. Some equine veterinarians work in a clinic where horses can be brought for specialized diagnostics and treatment.
Who is a famous equine vet?
Alex Harthill is considered to be one of the most famous equine veterinarians in the world. He was known for working with race horses.
How much money does a veterinarian earn in the UK?
Veterinarians earn from about 50.000-130,000, with some variation depending upon species.
What is the dress code for veterinarians?
There is no single dress code - it varies by practice. Some veterinarians wear scrubs and a white lab coat; others wear business casual clothing and a white lab coat. Large animal practitioners tend to favor jeans and a polo underneath coveralls. Equine practitioners tend to favor khakis and a polo.
Who does a veterinarian treat?
Veterinarians treat all types of animals. Exotic animals, equine, wildlife, or domestic, veterinarians are certified and licensed to care for all types of animals.
How much do equine veterinarians earn in Wyoming yearly?
Wyoming has a lot of horses compared to the number of people there, but not so many that veterinarians earn high fees. Many equine vets in Wyoming earn anywhere from $35,000 to $75,000 a year, depending on the part of the state and the size of the practice.
What does a veterinarian wear?
This will depend heavily on the type of practice the veterinarian is in. Most small animal veterinarians will either wear business casual (polos and slacks) or scrubs, each plus or minus a white lab coat. Large animal vets tend to wear business casual underneath coveralls, which are changed after every farm visit. Equine vets also tend to wear business casual. There are also veterinarians in the uniformed services who wear their military uniforms daily, as well as veterinarians in the federal government who wear either business casual, business professional or (in meat plants) white shirts and white pants that are easily cleaned.
Do veterinarians use stethoscopes?
Yes, veterinarians use stethoscopes on almost every animal they examine to listen to the heart and lung sounds. In large animal and equine practice, it is also used to listen to gut sounds.
What is equine medicine?
In the narrowest sense, equine medicine would be pharmaceuticals that are intended for administration to a horse or other equid. However, in the United States, equine medicine is also recognized as a veterinary specialty, with a professional organization responsible for training and certifying veterinarians who have completed additional training in this area.
Is the equine vet industry growing?
Yes, the equine veterinary industry is growing. Many rural and some urban areas do not have enough equine vets to service the needs of the areas because the majority of veterinarians enter small animal practice rather than large animal practice.
What type of fabric do veterinarians wear?
Most veterinarians wear either cotton or a cotton/polyester blend - this is what scrubs and most business casual clothing is made from.
Where do large animal veterinarians work?
"Large animal" can be exchanged for "livestock". In the United States, large animal veterinarians focus their practice on cattle, sheep, goats and pigs; in some areas, they will also handle llamas and alpacas. Outside the United States, you would see large animal veterinarians treating camels, water buffalo, yak and other working livestock.
