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Careers Veterinary Medicine. Information Provided By: Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Center (AHEC) http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index PowerPoint Presentation By: Juliane Monko & Dr. Frank Flanders CTAE Resource Network, June 2009 Based On PowerPoint Ideas From:
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Careers Veterinary Medicine Information Provided By: Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Center (AHEC) http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index PowerPoint Presentation By: Juliane Monko & Dr. Frank Flanders CTAE Resource Network, June 2009 Based On PowerPoint Ideas From: Penny Howard, RN, Healthcare Science Instructor
There are six centers in the Georgia AHEC Network, and each serves a multi-county region. • The AHEC mission is to meet the health needs of Georgia by improving the supply, distribution and quality of healthcare providers. • AHECs offer enrichment programs, camps, learning tools, student counseling, volunteer and mentoring activity coordination, and access to other educational resources. • Contact your regional AHEC for more information. AHEC
Objectives • Students will be able to describe health careers in the field of Veterinarian Medicine. • Students will be able to plan a healthcare career path in Veterinarian Medicine.
Careers in Veterinary Medicine Veterinarian Veterinary Technician
Veterinarian • Veterinarians are trained to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and illnesses in animals. • They help to prevent the transmission of diseases, such as rabies and salmonella between animals and humans. • Veterinarians also play an important role in biomedical research.
Veterinary Medicine Work Environment Salary • Agribusiness • Emergency care centers • Governmental agencies • Military • Pharmaceutical companies • Private practice • Public health departments • Research institutions • Veterinary colleges • Zoos • Average Starting Salary $54,452 • Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at:http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index
Veterinary Medicine Academic Requirements • Some veterinary medical colleges do not require applicants to have undergraduate degrees, but applicants must satisfy certain course requirements. • Acceptance into vet school is highly competitive in terms of grades, test scores, and work experience. Applicants may be required to submit scores for one or more of the following: the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Biology Subject Test.
Veterinary Medicine Academic Requirements • Individuals should gain as much experience as possible working with animals. This experience, both paid and volunteer, is an important factor in the application process to veterinary medical college. • Veterinary medical colleges require four years to complete. • After graduation, some veterinarians enter one-year internships for additional training in a particular area. To become certified in a specialty area, a veterinarian must complete a residency which lasts two to three years.
Veterinary Technician • Veterinary technicians work under the supervision of veterinarians. • They are trained to take an animal’s medical history from its owner, perform laboratory tests, sterilize instruments, dress wounds, monitor anesthesia, assist during diagnostic and surgical procedures, and take x-rays. • In some animal clinics, veterinary technicians also serve as office managers.
Veterinary Technician Work Environment Salary • Agribusiness • Governmental agencies • Pharmaceutical companies • Private practice • Research institutions • Sales • Veterinary and veterinary technician schools • Zoos • Average Starting Salary $29,883 • Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at:http://www.sowega-ahec.org/index
Veterinary TechnicianAcademic Requirements • Two-and four-year programs are available leading to associate or bachelor's degrees, respectively.
Summary There are a variety of careers available in Veterinary Medicine. Educational requirements vary by career and career level. Students interested in these careers should use the information provided here as a basis for a career plan. The student should also research the career further to complete a career plan. Careers available in Veterinary Medicine include: Veterinarian Veterinary Technician