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Re: xavier university pre vet
Veterinarians care for the health of animals. They analyse, treat, or research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, racetracks, and laboratories. Veterinarians in private clinical practices treat the injuries and illnesses of pets and farm animals with a range of medical equipment, including surgical tools and x-ray machines. The following are common types of veterinarians: • Companion animal veterinarians One treats pets and generally works in private clinics. One most often care for cats and dogs, but also treat other pets, such as birds, ferrets, and rabbits. These veterinarians diagnose animal health problems, consult with owners of animals, and carry out medical procedures, such as vaccinations and setting fractures. • Equine veterinarians One works with horses. About 6 % of private practice veterinarians treat horses. • Food animal veterinarians One works with farm animals such as pigs, cattle, and sheep. About 8% of private practice veterinarians treat food animals. One spends much of the time at farms and ranches treating illnesses and injuries and testing for and vaccinating against disease. One also may advise owners or managers about feeding, housing, and general health practices. • Food safety and inspection veterinarians One inspects livestock and animal products and enforces government food safety regulations. One may inspect livestock, checking the animals for E. coli and other transmittable diseases. One checks for food purity and sanitation by inspecting food products, animals and carcasses, and slaughtering and processing plants. One may work along the country's borders in food safety and security, ensuring abundant and safe food supplies. • Research veterinarians One works in laboratories, conducting clinical research on human and animal health problems. One may perform tests on animals to identify the effects of drug therapies, or may test new surgical techniques. One may also research how to prevent, control, or eliminate food- and animal-borne illnesses and diseases. Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program Saint Xavier University Contact Detail: Saint Xavier University 3700 W. 103rd Street Chicago, IL 60655 844-GOTO-SXU 18230 Orland Parkway Orland Park, IL 60467 708-802-6200 |
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