She said it was like scaling Half Dome, completing the Mojave Death Race, and winning a pot at the World Series of Poker—all at the same time.” (Tom McFerson, veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com) The requirements to open a veterinarian clinic include a veterinarian license evaluated by the state veterinarian licensing boards, along with a degree from an accredited veterinary school. The school must be from the list provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association. State licensing requirements must be completed before a practice is established. Once this process is complete, a certified public accountant is necessary to launch a business structure, plus a commercial insurance agent to assist with business liability insurance. Additional insurance for the D.M.V. and their staff might also be required. Once these requirements are met, a proper business license from the city or county clerk’s office must be obtained. Depending on the state, sales taxes on business service may need to be paid (Felicia Greene, …show more content…
(thebrainyquote.com) he worked tirelessly to improve and expand his wildlife park; renaming it “Australia Zoo” in 1998. Being a veterinarian means you must have an “uncanny sixth sense when it comes to wildlife,” one which Irwin was stated to possess (thecrocodilehunter.com). The professional decision to become a veterinarian requires dedication and commitment to continuous learning. One must possess the ability to advance with technology and medicine; the capacity to survive long, hard hours doing surgery or paperwork; and be able to cooperate within a team. If the goal is to open a clinic, one must be willing to take risk and recognize losing money is a possibility, but so is the potential for