2.  Golden Retriever dies of
natural causes
 Great Pyrenees was hit
by a car
 Both, my mix breed and
dachshund got attacked
by a wild animal which
resulted in many stitches
 Yorkie falls and has a
concussion
 German Shepherd pulled
her shoulder out of place.

3.  Dachshund injuries
resulted in having IV’s,
drains, and sutures and
a protective collar.
 Yorkie had to have
trauma x-rays, and IV
medication to prevent
brain swelling.
 Mix-breed also had to
have drains, sutures,
and a protective collar
as well.

4. I never really knew what I wanted to be.
Finally, it hit me, seeing my animals suffer all
I wanted to do was help them. Many trips
to the Vet made me realize my calling. To
become a Vet myself will be a long, hard
process, but this is what I love… animals.
It’s my passion.

5.  Observed a bladder stone
surgery on a Dalmatian
puppy.
 Observed a surgery on a
German Shepherd getting
spade
 Observed a dental hygiene
under anesthesia
 Cleaned and washed the
dog and cat cages.
 Shadowed the veterinarian
while she examined
animals.

6.  Dogs
 Cats
 Horses
 Sheep
 And other farm animals.

7.  On a typical day a veterinarian
working with animals, in clinical
practice will:
 Diagnose animals’ health problems
 Vaccinate their patients against
diseases, such as distemper and
rabies.
 Medicate animals suffering from
infections or illness.
 Set fractures
 Perform surgeries
 Advise owners about animal
feeding, behavior, and breeding.
 Euthanize animals when needed.

8.  Typical language and
communication skills
 Social Sciences
 Humanities
 Mathematics
 Chemistry
 Biological and Physical
Sciences

9. Advantages:
 Not difficult to find a job
 Less likely to be sued
 It pays well
 There are many types of
jobs to choose
from, such as private
practice.
 Being able to work with
animals
 Good working conditions
 Career advancement
Disadvantages:
 You have to attend
school for several years
 You have to deal with
agitated animals
 You will encounter upset
pet owners
 You could be on call
 Prone to animal diseases
 Work for long hours
 Putting animals to sleep
or seeing an animal die