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How much does an exotic animal veterinarian make an hour?
80 dollars
Why is my gecko's poop bloody?
Get it to an exotic animal veterinarian! NOW! This is a symptom of a disease known as Cryptosporidiosis that is potentially fatal to geckos!
What kind of education do you need to be an exotic animal veterinarian?
First you train to be regular veterinarian. Then you specialize. For some species, there is no formal training. You have to find a clinic that work with those animals, get employed there and learn from others.
Definition for exotic animal?
An exotic animal is a rare or unusual animal kept as a pet.
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.
Whats another name for animal doctor?
A doctor that treats animals is called a veterinarian.
Can you keep exotic animals?
It depends which exotic animal you want. An example of an exotic animal you can keep is a sugar glider. As long as the exotic pet you want is legal in your state you can usually get it.
What type of veterinarian treats all types of animals?
A veterinarian who treats all types of animals is called a general or mixed animal veterinarian. They are trained to provide medical care to a wide range of animals including small animals (dogs, cats), large animals (horses, cows), exotic pets, and sometimes even wildlife.
What is meant by the term exotic animal?
It really depends. Some classify an exotic animal as an animal not native to the state or area you are located, so that would make any animal not normally found in your area exotic. However most people classify an exotic animal as an animal that is normally in zoos, such as big cats, primates, elephants etc.
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.
What does an exotic vet do?
An exotic veterinarian is one who treats non-standard companion animals. This can include some or all of the following: "pocket pets" like rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets; reptiles like snakes, iguanas, lizards; fish; amphibians like frogs; birds ranging from cockatiels to parrots; exotic wildlife such as deer, raccoons, skunks and owls; foreign animals such as zoologic collections (lions, antelopes, bears, etc.). If you have an unusual animal, it is highly advised that you search around for a veterinarian who has experience with treating that animal prior to the animal getting sick. Calling around for a veterinarian who can treat your reticulated python when it is dangerously sick at 2 AM on a Sunday is not fun and could result in a life-threatening delay in treatment.
What is an exotic pet?
Technically an exotic is an animal kept as a pet that is not native to the country you live in. It is also an animal that most would consider a wild animal.
