1. What is a Veterinarian? Grades K-3

2. Birds Dogs Cats Fish Pets

3. Rodents Ferrets Amphibians Rabbits Reptiles Pets

4. Horses Cows Pigs Farm Animals

5. Chickens Sheep Goats Farm Animals

6. Dolphins Elephants Tigers Deer Owls Zoo Animals & Wildlife

7. Vets help people and animals

8. Math Science Animals Solving mysteries Learning new things Do you want to be a veterinarian?

9.  Check ears, eyes and mouth  Listen to heart and lungs  Check weight and temperature Check-ups

10. 120 __ 100 __ 80 __ 60 __ 40 __ 20 0 50 __ 40 __ 30 __ 20 __ 10 __ 0 -10 -20 °C°F 120 __ 100 __ 80 __ 60 __ 40 __ 20 0 50 __ 40 __ 30 __ 20 __ 10 __ 0 -10 -20 °C°F 98.6°F / 37°C 101°F / 38.3°C “Normal” temperature

11. X-rays Blood tests Ultrasounds What is wrong?

12. Can you see the puppies? Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Novo (University of Minnesota)

13. 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

14. Food Water Home/shelter Exercise/playtime Grooming Training Medical care Pet needs Time Attention Love

15. My story – why I became a vet

16. What do veterinarians do?

17. Take care of pets

18. Keep farm animals healthy

19. Teaching

20. Research

21. Study medicines & vaccines

22. High school College Veterinary school Pass the tests Becoming a vet

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