Vet techs receive about the same amount of nutritional training as many veterinarians--very little. Of course this will vary from program to program. If I remember correctly, one day during classes we had a sales rep come in from a large pet food ... more

Students will write an essay relating to their interest in the Veterinary Medical profession and relating to what they want to get out of Boiler Vet Camp. The applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, and students will be selected ... more

Physical exams usually last 15 to 25 minutes, depending on what needs to be done with the animal. Any medications or other products would be added to the vet exam cost. Please call our clinic to discuss costs for any procedure or treatment. ... more

Australia's VET system comprises of government-owned TAFE and a wide variety of private training organizations. VET courses focus on delivering training that is both practical and career-oriented, you'll earn qualifications in fields such as IT, ... more

A long, long time ago (approx 20 years) I had a female young dog that had a hernia. At some stage I decided to have her desexed and mentioned this hernia to the vet. The answer I received was, "We can fix it up at the same time, it's not a big deal". ... more

Gee Penny, there would be quite a few young VETS who wouldn't earn that kind of money and a vet nurse would never earn anything like that much! An experienced, full time, vet nurse aged 21+ can hope to earn around $700/week with holiday and sick ... more

What country and even what area of that country you are in would be necessary information to answer your question. I am going to at least assume that you are in the US. The correct term for your position would be "veterinary assistant" (in america ... more

My daughter wants to be a veterinarian, so we have been researching this a lot. You should take as many math, and especially science, courses as you can. Also document any and all experience you have with animals-from your own pets, to volunteering ... more

Do vet colleges "practice" on animals? Tuesday September 23, 2003KIMBERLYB5 asks: "My 9 year old lab has had a vomiting problem and after extensive tests, the vet wants to send her to a specialist for a procedure which I am afraid I won't be able ... more

The program works best if you link your account with your veterinary practice. This allows your vet to access your health plan. Many veterinary practices use the program to upload lab results, reports and update vaccinations for their clients for a ... more