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This depends upon the area of the country you are interested in working in. With the recent recession, a number of horse owners have sold off their horses or reduced the amount of veterinary care they are seeking, so working at the amateur/casual owner level the outlook is stable but not growing. In the large equine centers, the outlook is growing slightly, but there have been downward pressures on treatment and veterinary care due to the recession.
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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.
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.
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.
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