Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Explains what a veterinarian is and what their responsibilities are, including helping animals who are sick or hurt.

"This book highlights various careers that involve working with animals, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of what is involved in veterinary medicine and related fields.

Provides a simple introduction to the work that veterinarians do, the various types of patient they may have, and other aspects of a veterinarian's life.

Follows a veterinarian as she makes house calls to take care of a variety of animals.

Introduces the career of veterinarian, discussing educational requirements, duties, work environment, salary, employment outlook, and possible future positions.

This book describes veterinarians that work to keep pets, farm animals, and wild animals healthy and discusses the training of vets and the tasks of vets to help animals stay healthy.

"There are many different career paths for animal lovers. Some people work at animal shelters, helping pets find new homes. Others are zookeepers, who take care of wildlife at zoos. Workers such as groomers and veterinarians help animals stay happy and healthy, while trainers teach animals to perform important jobs."--

"In the tenth installment of the BE WHAT YOU WANT series, So, You Want to Work With Animals? introduces readers to the diverse fields that work hands-on with animals of all shapes, sizes, and species. From what classes to take in school to exploring what these jobs are really like--the fun stuff, the hard stuff, and even the gross stuff, this book reveals the steps it takes to pursue a childhood dream. Whether animals are big or small, domestic or...