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.
Veterinarians go through the same training. Those who treat exotic animals have further specialized training and experience dealing with exotic animals.
Veterinarians treat all types of animals. Exotic animals, equine, wildlife, or domestic, veterinarians are certified and licensed to care for all types of animals.
No, sugar gliders are not illegal in Michgan. They are legal to own as pets and many exotic veterinarians treat them.
In the United States, the requirements are the same for all types of veterinarians: you must have either a DVM or VMD degree.
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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.
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.
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.
No, veterinarians is a plural noun.
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.
Yes, veterinarians can advertise their services.
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.