Veterinary Industry & Careers

1. Veterinary Industry & Careers Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine

2. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine Veterinary Medicine Definition: The branch of science that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in animals.

3. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine Veterinary Medicine Why is the veterinary industry important?

4. Discuss the meaning and importance of veterinary medicine Veterinary Medicine

5. B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility Veterinary Care Services What do veterinary clinics provide?

6. B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility Veterinary Care Services Preventative Maintenance Vaccinations Routine well-checks

7. B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility Veterinary Care Services 2. Injury & Illness Treatment Broken Bones Stitches Illness

8. B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility Veterinary Care Services 3. Pharmacy Dispense medications

9. B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility Veterinary Care Services 4. Diagnostic Lab Services X-rays Ultrasounds Blood/urine panels

10. B. Categorize major activities and health care services provided in a veterinary facility Veterinary Care Services 5. Surgery Routine Spays & Neuters Orthopedic repairs Gastrointestinal surgeries

11. C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine Veterinary Occupations What careers are available in the vet industry?

12. C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine Specialty Areas: • Large Animal • Small Animal • Exotic • Emergency • Nutritionist Veterinary Occupations • Zoo • Marine • Research • University • Orthopedic • Equine • Dentistry • Chiropractic • Pharmaceutical/Sales Rep Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

13. C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine Veterinary Occupations • Vet Assistant • Vet Technician • Receptionist • Book Keeper Support Staff

14. C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine Veterinary Occupations • Pharmaceutical Reps • Equipment Sales • Feed Sales Sales

15. C. Name & describe major occupations in veterinary medicine Veterinary Occupations Veterinary Specialties “Diamond”