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An apple a day may

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keep the doctor away,

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but man’s best friend needs a checkup

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once in a while no matter how

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healthy its diet is.

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Veterinarians diagnose, treat,

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and research medical conditions

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and diseases of pets, livestock,

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and other animals.

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Veterinarians treat illnesses and injuries,

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conduct surgical and medical procedures

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and dental work,

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and vaccinate animals against diseases.

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They also teach owners preventive healthcare.

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Veterinarians have different types of practices:

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Companion animal veterinarians

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most often work at clinics

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and care for cats and dogs,

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but also treat other pets, such as birds,

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ferrets, and rabbits.

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Equine veterinarians work with horses

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involved in performing, farming and racing.

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Food animal veterinarians work at farms

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and ranches to treat farm animals such as pigs,

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cattle, and sheep.

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Food safety and inspection veterinarians

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inspect and test livestock and animal products

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for major animal diseases,

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and work to improve animal health

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and reduce disease transmission.

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They also enforce food safety regulations.

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Research veterinarians work in laboratories,

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conducting clinical research on

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human and animal health problems,

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and may test effects of drug therapies

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or new surgical techniques.

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Veterinarians must have a

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree,

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usually a 4-year program, and pass the

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North American Veterinary Licensing

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examination.

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Veterinary school is highly competitive

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and typically requires applicants

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to have taken many science classes in college.