Introduction to Vet Med Flashcards
what is veterinary medicine
the study of and implementation of animal health and management
possible careers
vet, research, sales, clinical, public health, surgeon, nutritionist, consultant, and teachers
why these careers?
- to maintain health of the animals and improve the animals health
- enhance production of animal population
- increase profit ability of animal operations
- increase economic proficiency of animal operations
- to produce a safe and wholesome product
- to improve the recreational and working relationship of animals and humans
education requirements
- vet: 6-8yrs
- vet tech: associates degree=2yrs
- vet assist: different courses
traits needed
patience, organization, good communication skills, determination, caring, business skills, good time management, good study habits, compassionate, and commitment
schooling
- science (physics, chem, zoology, microbiology, animal science)
- math (calculus)
extra curriculars
4h, magazine subscriptions, bet courses, participating in animal shows/competitions, FFA animal projects, associations/societies, leadership activities, citizenship activities, veterinarian/animal experience, academic rigor, and course loads
dogs can help humans by
service dog, security dog, search and rescue
animal use early in US history
transportation, labor, food, hunting aid, farming, companionship, and clothing
today’s used of animals
little transportation use, little labor (if any), food, hunting (increase #, decrease %), and clothing (decrease)
animal welfare
the humane caring and respect of animals and the needs/requirements they have
is animal welfare universally practiced?
some individuals don’t treat their animals correctly/neglect they animals but most individuals treat them right (depend on culture and place in the world)
ethical
knowing the difference between right and wrong
moral
acting upon what’s right and wrong
animal rights
the rights of animals, claimed on ethical grounds, to the same humane treatment and protection from exploitation and abuse that are accorded to humans (not possible/not good)
