The Veterinary Profession

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Term Paper Title	The Veterinary Profession
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                                             The Veterinary Profession
     When the first man set foot on this earth he longed for companionship.  He wanted some one to keep him company, help him hunt and most of all, be a friend.  Since that first step, when man domesticated animals, pets have been a growing part of many people’s lives.  It is estimated that over seventy-eight percent of Americans have some type of pet, ranging from a common dog to an exotic snake, sharing their home with them (Barns 1).  Just like humans, animals get sick and need a special doctor with specialized training and knowledge in animal science.  These specialists, known as veterinarians, help give people a better understanding of their animals, as well as caring for them in the event of illness or emergency.  Since there are so many different types of animals, there are different sorts of vets, each with diverse duties, making it a complex and dedicated career.
In 1762 in Lyons, France the very first school of veterinary medicine was established (Hopke 584).  Through the efforts of a man named Alexandre Liautard, the science of veterinary medicine was developed as a science in the United States, thus starting the American Veterinary Medical Association in 1863 (Hopke 584).  As time progressed, many new colleges appeared all over the US.  Although they were small and often private, they sparked the minds of many interested in their animal companions.  Ever since veterinary medicine made its way here from Europe, it has made enormous strides in reducing the amounts of diseases contracted by humans from both domestic and wild animals.
                                                                                                  Gruenewald  1
A veterinarian’s duties and tasks are quite vast.  In a single day, one doctor can treat a dog with a broken toe, a monkey with intestinal problems, and a horse with a case of the blues.  Not only do veterinarians care for pets, livestock, wild, sporting and lab animals but they protect humans against disease communicable by animals.  Their jobs are extensive: diagnosing medical problems, dressing wounds, performing surgery, prescribing and administering medicines, and vaccinating against diseases (Barns 1).  Veterinarians not only need to be good with animals, but also with people as well because they must be able to communicate well with the owner in a way they can understand to find out what the problem with their pet could be.
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