Being A Veterinarian Essay
Do you understand the meaning of “Man’s best friend?” Our pets are loyal, and are always there for us no matter what. So you want the best for them, right? That’s what veterinarians are here for, because we couldn’t do it all on our own. Being a veterinarian is something I have wanted to do ever since I was little. I have many questions about what it would take to become a veterinarian. In order to find out if I want to become a vet, I have to research how to become one, and exactly what their job consists of.
Veterinarians do a number of things such as caring for the health of sick animals, giving wellness exams, treating wounds, performing surgery, vaccinating for diseases, operating medical machines, and prescribing medication. Veterinarians use many tools to treat sick animals, like stethoscopes, x-ray machines and ultrasounds, just like doctors do that treat humans. In Oklahoma, veterinarians make and average salary of $88,090 a year. There are many different types of veterinarians. Companion animal veterinarians treat pets and work in private clinics. They care for mainly cats and dogs, but some also care for birds, snakes, ferrets and …show more content…
There are many negative aspects to this job. Vets have to deal with sick animals and their nervous owners. Their workplace can also be very noisy at times due to the animals that get upset when sick or being handled. When you’re working with animals that are scared or in pain, you are at risk of being bitten, scratched, or kicked. Veterinarians are always at risk of catching a disease that the animals they treat may have. Vets may have to work long hours, nights and weekends, or have to respond to emergencies outside of work. “About 1 in 3 veterinarians worked more than 50 hours per week in 2012” (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Veterinarians work in all types of weather conditions, and sometimes perform surgeries in dirty
Veterinarians do a number of things such as caring for the health of sick animals, giving wellness exams, treating wounds, performing surgery, vaccinating for diseases, operating medical machines, and prescribing medication. Veterinarians use many tools to treat sick animals, like stethoscopes, x-ray machines and ultrasounds, just like doctors do that treat humans. In Oklahoma, veterinarians make and average salary of $88,090 a year. There are many different types of veterinarians. Companion animal veterinarians treat pets and work in private clinics. They care for mainly cats and dogs, but some also care for birds, snakes, ferrets and …show more content…
There are many negative aspects to this job. Vets have to deal with sick animals and their nervous owners. Their workplace can also be very noisy at times due to the animals that get upset when sick or being handled. When you’re working with animals that are scared or in pain, you are at risk of being bitten, scratched, or kicked. Veterinarians are always at risk of catching a disease that the animals they treat may have. Vets may have to work long hours, nights and weekends, or have to respond to emergencies outside of work. “About 1 in 3 veterinarians worked more than 50 hours per week in 2012” (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Veterinarians work in all types of weather conditions, and sometimes perform surgeries in dirty