What is a Veterinarian? Grades K-3
Birds Dogs Cats Fish Pets
Rodents Ferrets Amphibians Rabbits Reptiles Pets
Horses Cows Pigs Farm Animals
Chickens Sheep Goats Farm Animals
Dolphins Elephants Tigers Deer Owls Zoo Animals & Wildlife
Vets help people and animals
Math Science Animals Solving mysteries Learning new things Do you want to be a veterinarian?
Check ears, eyes and mouth Listen to heart and lungs Check weight and temperature Check-ups
120 __ 100 __ 80 __ 60 __ 40 __ __ 40 __ 30 __ 20 __ 10 __ °C°F 120 __ 100 __ 80 __ 60 __ 40 __ __ 40 __ 30 __ 20 __ 10 __ °C°F 98.6°F / 37°C 101°F / 38.3°C “Normal” temperature
X-rays Blood tests Ultrasounds What is wrong?
Can you see the puppies? Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Novo (University of Minnesota)
What can you see? Homer Simpson doll inside a dog’s stomach Photo courtesy of Dobson Agency Photography, UK Turtle with gravel in its intestines An egg inside of a parakeet Photo courtesy of Dr. Brad Minson A BC
Food Water Home/shelter Exercise/playtime Grooming Training Medical care Pet needs Time Attention Love
My story – why I became a vet
What do veterinarians do?
Take care of pets
Keep farm animals healthy
Teaching
Research
Study medicines & vaccines
High school College Veterinary school Pass the tests Becoming a vet
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