Veterinary Industry & Careers

A. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine

B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine

Veterinary MedicineDefinition:

The branch of science that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and

treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in animals.

A. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine

Veterinary Medicine

Why is the veterinary industry important?

A. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine

Veterinary MedicineA. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine

Veterinary Care Services

What do veterinary clinics provide?

B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

Veterinary Care Services1. Preventative Maintenance• Vaccinations• Routine well-checks

B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

Veterinary Care Services2. Injury & Illness Treatment• Broken Bones• Stitches• Illness

B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

Veterinary Care Services3. Pharmacy• Dispense medications

B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

Veterinary Care Services4. Diagnostic Lab Services• X-rays• Ultrasounds• Blood/urine panels

B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

Veterinary Care Services5. Surgery• Routine Spays & Neuters• Orthopedic repairs• Gastrointestinal surgeries

B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility

Veterinary OccupationsC. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine

What careers are available in the vet

industry?

Veterinary OccupationsDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine

Specialty Areas:• Large Animal• Small Animal• Exotic• Emergency• Nutritionist

• Orthopedic• Equine• Dentistry• Chiropractic• Pharmaceutical/Sales Rep

• Zoo• Marine• Research• University

Veterinary OccupationsSupport Staff

C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine

• Vet Assistant• Vet Technician• Receptionist• Book Keeper

Veterinary OccupationsSales

C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine

• Pharmaceutical Reps• Equipment Sales• Feed Sales

Veterinary Occupations

Veterinary Specialties “Diamond”

C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine