There isn't a definite number, as no one tracks this data. However, there are an estimated 100,000 veterinarians in the United States, and many of them work at 2-3 doctor practices. Therefore, a reasonable estimate would be 35,000 to 45,000 active veterinary practices.
There are four branches to the Warren House Group Veterinary Clinics in the UK as of May 2013.
There is no set or "magic number". How many veterinary assistants or veterinary technicians a practice employees depends on the number of veterinarians, the income of the practice, the number of clients seen daily, etc. Larger, busier practices will tend to employee more veterinary assistants and technicians in order to keep up with the daily duties. Very small practices may have only 1 or 2 veterinary technicians or assistants.
Veterinary nursing is the act of providing nursing care for animal patients in a veterinary hospital. In the US, the people who fill this role are usually called veterinary technicians and in the UK, Europe and Australia they are called veterinary nurses.
There are 2 routes in the UK. Firstly you can train as a human radiographer which is a 3 year degree course. This will allow you to work in a veterinary hospital as a radiographer. The second route is to train as a veterinary nurse. Many veterinary nurses take x-rays as part of their job, and you do not need a degree to qualify as a veterinary nurse (although you can do one).
That depends on the laws governing veterinary technicians where you live. Laws vary from state to state and country to country. You would need to contact your state veterinary medical board or other association that credentials veterinary technicians in your state to get a direct answer.
A veteranian is a person who practices veterinary medcine and take care of all kinds of animals.
No, most veterinarians use ceftiofur or cephalexin when they need an antibiotic from this class.
A group of veterinary surgeons is called a College of veterinary surgeons. If you have many groups of veterinary surgeons, they are Colleges.
In the UK its october 15th
Veterinary practices are generally classified by the type of animals they treat: equine, large animal, small animal, exotic, avian, etc.
In the United States there are 28 colleges of veterinary medicine.
Most veterinary technicians are employed in veterinary practices, however it is also possible to work in zoos, research facilities, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, for veterinary drug and supply companies, for government agencies related to animal and human health, etc.