Veterinarians are responsible for the prevention and treatment of illness, and for any other medical and surgical treatment of animals; from wildlife in captivity to injured animals in the wild; through to pets, working animals and farm animals.
Opportunities exist in practices that specialise in small animals, food producing animals, equine work or in mixed practices dealing with both small and large animals. Many veterinary surgeons working in practice choose to further their knowledge by studying for additional qualifications.
How to become a veterinarian
There is high level of competition and relatively few places in veterinary degrees, but having some prior experience or studies can be a big advantage. Many people start by studying a shorter cou...read more