Veterinarians typically work at animal hospitals and clinics but may also work as a staff Veterinarian at a zoo, ranch, farm, stable, aquarium or laboratory to provide routine animal care. They are experts in diseases that impact animals and use their knowledge of animal anatomy to identify and correct health issues. Veterinarians develop care plans for animals and teach pet owners how to help their animal recover. They order lab tests, assist in births, perform dental cleanings and tooth extractions, stitch up wounds and cure infections among other procedures. Veterinarians may also perform humane euthanizations and comfort grieving pet owners.
Que fait un Veterinarian ?
A Veterinarian, or Vet, is an animal doctor that is responsible for diagnosing and treating animals who are sick, injured or need routine care. Their duties include giving advice to humans on how to properly care for their pets, administering medication and performing surgery on animals.
Responsabilités
Un Veterinarian doit être capable de remplir diverses fonctions et responsabilités. Voici quelques fonctions et responsabilités qu'un Veterinarian doit être capable d'exécuter :
Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, dressing wounds, performing surgery and setting bones
Educate the public about diseases and infections that are transferable from animals to humans
Promote the health and wellness of animals by advising animal owners about sanitation measures, feeding and general care
Record actions by documenting and updating forms, reports, animal records and reporting diseases to public health officials
Ensure compliance with veterinary procedures, ethics, policies and relevant statutes
Operate diagnostic equipment like ultrasound and radiography machines and interpret the resulting images
Compétences requises
Un Veterinarian compétitif aura certaines compétences et qualifications, notamment :
Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
Outstanding dexterity in handling both large and small animals while performing precise tasks
Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work extended hours and on-demand
Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
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