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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.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoA 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.
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∙ 12y ago4 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.
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∙ 9y agowhat are the benefits of being a large animal veterinarian
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What do you call a big animal vet?
A big animal vet is called a large animal vet, a rural vet or a farm vet
What type of vet takes care of tigers and other vary large animals?
The vet is called a large animal vet
What kind of vet do you take a giraffe to?
Large animal.
What are the educational requirements needed to be a vet assisting instructor?
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.
What is a cow and horse vet called?
A bovine veterinarian, or even a large-animal veterinarian.
How do you become a vet for horses?
You would have to know a lot about horses, then study to become a large animal vet at a college.
Where do I go to get veterinary services for large animals?
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.
Housing requirements for cats?
That depends on what the laws of your town are. Your local animal shelter or your vet could tell you .
Can you become a Vet with only 4 years of college?
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.
How do you find money for pre-vet large animal schooling when you are not low income?
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What is a good profession having to do with horses?
Trainer, Vet, Professional Rider, Equine Vet, the options go on...... Hope this helps! Large Animal Vet., Breeder, Groomer.
Can one become a small and large animal vet within the required eight years?
Yes, in the United States you can learn both companion animal and livestock medicine in vet school.
