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In terms of practice type, an exotic veterinarian is one that has focused on treating non-traditional pets such as birds, snakes, lizards, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, etc.

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Do veterinarians who treat exotic pets have different training than vets who treat cats and dogs?

Veterinarians go through the same training. Those who treat exotic animals have further specialized training and experience dealing with exotic animals.


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.


Are sugar gliders illegal in Utah?

No, sugar gliders are not illegal in Michgan. They are legal to own as pets and many exotic veterinarians treat them.


What educational degrees does an exotic veterinarian need?

In the United States, the requirements are the same for all types of veterinarians: you must have either a DVM or VMD degree.


How much do starting exotic veterinarians earn?

Here is a link to help give you some idea: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos076.htm#earnings TheHelpTechs com


Areas of specialty for veterinarians in Texas?

Beyond the usual Texas has numerous exotic animal farms that require special knowledge. Of course the preservation of the Texas Longhorn is an interesting area of specialisation.


What type of schooling do you need to become an exotic veterinarian?

In the United States all types of veterinarians receive the same training - four years of vet school. However, an exotic animal veterinarian ideally would also complete externships and possibly an internship to focus on the non-traditional species they are interested in.


You would love to live in Africa in the future with the possibility of owning your own wildlife reserve is there many jobs for vets out there?

Unfortunately, no - most wildlife and exotic animal veterinarians are associated with zoos in developed countries. When veterinarians are involved in research or population conservation, it is usually through a research grant or an NGO on a part-time basis.


Is veterinarians an adverb?

No, veterinarians is a plural noun.


What education do you need to become an exotic animal veterinarian?

You start the same way every veterinarian does - by completing the pre-requisite courses in undergraduate college, then completing the curriculum at an accredited school of veterinary medicine. In some cases you will have enough knowledge of the non-traditional species you are interested in to start working immediately as an exotic animal veterinarian; in other cases, you may want to pursue an internship then a residency to increase your knowledge base before starting to work as an exotic animal veterinarian.


Can veterinarians advertise?

Yes, veterinarians can advertise their services.


How do you become a veterinarian for wild animals?

In the United States, the education and training are the same for all types of veterinarians - a minimum of 3 years of undergraduate college and 4 years of vet school. Veterinarians that want to work with exotic animals or wildlife tend to go on to complete an internship and residency and spend a lot of time trying to get a job with a zoo or wildlife center.