Veterinarian
What's it like to be a Veterinarian?
Veterinarians (Vets) are trained medical professionals who diagnose, prevent and treat disease and injury affecting animals. Vets usually specialise in a specific area of work such as small animals, horses or livestock, and advise members of the public on best practices in diet, hygiene, care and breeding to promote better health in their pets and livestock.
Vets in metropolitan areas work mostly with pets such as cats and dogs, while Vets in rural areas often work closely with farmers to treat livestock and prevent the spread of disease and improve health and productivity.
Vets generally work in small practices or may be employed by government departments to monitor and control animal disease, perform research or provide consultation on the regulation of hygiene standards, quarantine procedures and agricultural and food production processes.
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How to become a Veterinarian
- Complete a bachelor degree that has been accredited by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) such as a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) or a double degree in veterinary medicine.
- Alternatively, if you have already completed an undergraduate degree, complete an AVBC-approved Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
- Register with the Veterinary Board in the state you want to practise in.
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