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"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.
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Do veterinarians work in office?
Small animal veterinarians tend to work in a designated animal clinic, which is at least climate controlled like an office. However, large animal veterinarians work in the field, literally - most large animal vets have at least one story about having to assist a cow in labor while standing hip-deep in a creek out in a field somewhere. Other types of veterinarians may work in anything from a research laboratory to a slaughterhouse to a tent in the middle of the desert.
Are there more small animal veterinarians than large animal veterinarians?
In the United States, yes, there are many more small animal veterinarians than large animal veterinarians. However, this proportion changes depending upon the geographic region you are talking about, and in many developing countries there are many more large animal veterinarians than small animal veterinarians.
Can a large animal vet work at a zoo?
Yes, although most large animal veterinarians tend to focus on treating domesticated species. Zoo vets usually have additional board certifications such as large animal medicine that increase their comparative anatomy knowledge base.
How much do small vets make?
The average starting salary for small animal veterinarians is approximately $64,744. The average starting salary for large animal veterinarians is approximately $62,424.
What are good things about veterinarians?
1. Veterinarians work to improve animal health. 2. Veterinarians can significantly improve human health, particularly public health.
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.
Do veterinarians get hurt on their job?
Yes, veterinarians can and do get hurt treating animals. Small animal veterinarians tend to have needle sticks, slips/falls, bites from aggressive animals. Large animal veterinarians also have needle sticks and slips/falls, but are at more risk for injury from exposure to the elements and kicks from animals.
What type of animals do medium animal vets take care of?
There really aren't any medium animal veterinarians. Small animal veterinarians focus primarily on companion pets - cats, dogs, rodents, reptiles, birds, etc. Large animal veterinarians focus primarily on livestock - horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, etc.
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.
Dose a vet work inside or out?
Both - a zoo vet will treat some animals within the clinic or a covered area in the animal's enclosure and will treat and observe other animals in their outdoor enclosures. It mostly depends on the animal and the facilities available to work with the animal.
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.
What types of animals do Large animal vets work on?
Large animal veterinarians are practitioners that specialize in health management of livestock species such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and pigs.
