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Are there any other places that veterinarians have worked besides a pet doctor lab?
Yes, large animal and equine veterinarians work where their patients live (barn, pasture, stable, etc.). Military veterinarians work wherever they are deployed around the world. Some veterinarians work in private industry where they are in research labs. Others work with non-governmental organizations around the world, where they can be literally anywhere doing just about anything that involves animals.
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.
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.
How much money does a veterinarian earn in the UK?
Veterinarians earn from about 50.000-130,000, with some variation depending upon species.
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.
Is veterinarians work seasonal?
To some degree, yes - the type of cases and the hours of work can fluctuate depending upon the season. This is more obvious in large animal and equine work, where there are definitive breeding seasons and calving/foaling seasons.
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.
Will veterinarians work outside or inside?
Both - some veterinarians work in a clinic (inside) while other veterinarians have an ambulatory clinic and work on the farm (outside).
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 do equine veterinarians wear?
My vets (which are large animal field vets) wear polo shirts with khaki pants and boots, such as Ariats
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.
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.
