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To become an equine veterinarian in the United States you must complete at least three years (usually four) of undergraduate college followed by four years of vet school. You also need to obtain a state license to practice veterinary medicine in the state you wish to practice, a DEA license to purchase and dispense controlled substances (such as sedatives and anesthetics) and APHIS accreditation and certification to be able to give rabies vaccines and sign health certificates.
To work as an equine veterinarian, you need to be a certified veterinarian with a valid license to practice. You also need to have equine-specific tools, such as dental floats and portable digital X-rays (currently a nice bonus, but rapidly becoming necessary to be an effective practitioner). In many cases you will work as an ambulatory equine veterinarian, so you also need access to a stocked vet truck.
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What is an equine veterinarian?
An equine veterinarian is a trained medical professional who is specifically focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of horses.
Does a stallion need supplements?
This would depend on if the stallion was used for breeding, showing, or if it had a deficiency in it's diet. You should have a equine veterinarian or a equine nutritionist determine if there is any need for a supplement.
What do you do if your horse's ear is torn really badly?
Call an equine veterinarian immediately as it may need surgery.
What is a horse veterinarian called?
An equine vet.
What is a horse vetrinarian?
the technical name is equine veterinarian
What is a vet only for horses called?
An equine veterinarian.
What is a doctor called who treats horses?
Any veterinarian can provide medical care for a horse, but most horse owners use a veterinarian who works only with horses; this person is called an equine veterinarian.
How much schooling is needed to become an equine veterinarian?
12 years
How does an equine veterinarian get customers?
Mostly by word of mouth and referrals from clients.
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.
Can horses take flexeril?
Flexeril was designed for use in humans, however a equine veterinarian can prescribe it for a horse with muscle pain. You should always consult with a equine Veterinarian before administering any medications to a horse.
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.
