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What is a Veterinarian? Doctors of Veterinary Medicine are medical professionals whose primary
responsibility is protecting the health and welfare of animals and people. When to look for a veterinarian? It is a good idea to start thinking about selecting a veterinarian before a new pet becomes a member of your family. In fact, a veterinarian can assist you in selecting a pet that complements your personality, work schedule and home life. If you've just moved, you will want to locate a veterinarian soon. Don't wait until your pet becomes ill; you want to establish a relationship right away. Your veterinarian can give you with information on special climate concerns for your pet. In addition, since traveling can be a stressful experience for a pet, an early check-up may be in order. REGULATORY MEDICINE Veterinarians in regulatory medicine have two major responsibilities: the control or elimination of certain diseases, and protection of the public from animal diseases that can affect people. veterinarians protect the public from diseased livestock and unsafe meat and poultry. They ensure that food products are safe and wholesome. veterinarians have employed to prevent the introduction of foreign diseases . They supervise interstate shipments of animals, test for the presence of diseases, and manage campaigns to prevent and eradicate many diseases, such as tuberculosis, brucellosis, and rabies, which threaten animal and human health. PUBLIC HEALTH Veterinarians also work in the area of public health for city and county, They help to prevent and control animal and human diseases and promote good health. As epidemiologists they investigate animal and human disease outbreaks such as food-borne illness, influenza, plague, rabies, AIDS, and encephalitis. They evaluate the safety of food processing plants, restaurants, and water supplies. Veterinarians in environmental health programs study and evaluate the effects of various pesticides, industrial pollutants, and other contaminants on people as well as animals. veterinarians in government and private laboratories provide diagnostic and testing services. Some veterinarians serve as state epidemiologists, directors of environmental health, and directors of state or city public health departments. Veterinarians are also employed by the Agriculture Research Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency and research Institutes of Health. TEACHING AND RESEARCH Veterinarians in research seek better ways to prevent
and solve animal and human health problems. Many problems, such as cancer and
cardiovascular disease, are studied through the use of laboratory animals, which
are carefully bred, raised, and maintained under the supervision of
veterinarians. Laboratory animal veterinarians help select the best animal
models for particular research projects and ensure that the animals receive
proper care. In addition to developing ways to reduce or eliminate the threat of
animal diseases, veterinarians involved in research have made many direct
contributions to human health. Veterinarians were the first to isolate
filterable viruses, slow viruses, the first tumor-causing virus, Salmonella
species, Brucella species, and other pathogenic agents. They also helped conquer
malaria and yellow fever, solved the mystery of botulism, produced an
anticoagulant used to treat some people with heart disease, and defined and
developed surgical techniques for humans, such as hip-joint replacement and limb
and organ transplants. Individuals who are interested in veterinary medicine should have an inquiring mind and keen powers of observation. Aptitude and interest in the biological sciences are important. Veterinarians need a life long interest in scientific learning as well as a like and understanding of animals. Veterinarians should be able to meet, talk, and work well with a variety of people. Veterinarians may have to euthanatize (humanely kill) an animal that is very sick or severely injured and cannot get well. When an animal dies, the veterinarian must deal with the owner's grief and loss.
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