The Pursuit Of A Career In Veterinary Medicine

By Teri Farley


The words veterinarian Los Angeles are not usually searched for online in that order. Despite that, you'll find a result of several respectable names and clinics listed if you do. Living in a big city means that you have numerous choices of veterinarians when something's wrong with your pet. However, not all vets are the same. A veterinarian in Los Angeles may have different procedures and specialties compared to a vet living in rural New Jersey.

It is almost certain that a lot of us have either dreamed or knew others who dreamed of being a veterinarian at some point in our lives. However, not many of us are actually aware of what really goes on in one of those clinics. Often times reality differs from our preconceived notions, to the disappointment of many.

A love for animals is common amongst humans and it is one quality that bonds most vets together. It is certainly possible to imagine non animal lovers to become vets, but without the necessary passion, they may find the profession not only difficult but also quite tiresome and may possibly abandon the job.

Even those passionate may find it difficult to cope with the demands of the job. Starting with the education, the selection of veterinarian schools seem simple enough. However, in North America, there are far less accredited veterinarian schools in comparison to your regular med schools. Admission is very competitive.

Diagnosing and treating animals is considered more difficult to learn. The varying species and the varying needs of said species are quite vast whereas, the anatomy of humans are the same and require less study. The four years you will have to spend in school will definitely be a challenge.

Naturally, the scope of veterinary medicine is wide, therefore attempting to graduate from a veterinary school can be looked upon as arguably harder than regular medical school. Veterinary knowledge covers animals both domestic and wild, with different ailments, conditions and treatments among many. You will also participate in internships and research projects to further your education.

Also, depending on where you went to school, the student loans will most likely leave you in debt for quite some time. Taking into account the salaries of vets and the high amount of debt most people accumulate after graduating, it is a sad fact that veterinarians have the highest debt-to-income ratio compared to any other medical profession. This should be considered when planning out your next move after graduation.

Speaking of graduation, once you finished school and obtaining your license, you may now turn your attention to practice. The opportunity can be quite vast and is there if you know where to look. It would be best to seek employment in an established practice to get yourself familiar with how to run one on your own someday.

Despite the difficulties that the job entails, the profession itself is still very rewarding. When the need arises, vets can become radiologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, dermatologists and many more all within a single day. The wide variety of animal medical needs demands this of vets. Work hard at it enough and perhaps when you Google veterinarian Los Angeles again, you can find yourself among them.




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