The Veterinary Profession and Employment:
Westbrook Veterinary Clinic
Introduction
As more money than ever before is spent keeping family pets healthy (Oliveira, 2014), and agricultural industries are increasingly contributing to Canada’s gross domestic product (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 2015a), the role of veterinarians in society has never been more crucial. The purpose of this report is to inform individuals on the steps to become a veterinarian, what the profession entails, and the wide range of organizations, such as Westbrook Veterinary Clinic, that employ veterinarians.
Main Duties Of A Veterinarian
Veterinarians are highly educated professionals who strive to promote animal health and welfare (Alberta Veterinary Medical …show more content…
Above all, a veterinarian must be comfortable working with a variety of animals (Government of Alberta, 2001a). In addition, veterinarians must solve problems and make quick decisions, work well individually and in a group, and be committed to continuous learning (Government of Canada, 2013). Because veterinarians are constantly contacting clients, oral and written communication skills are imperative. This contact may be by email, formal diagnostic report, and most frequently, verbal conversations. Furthermore, veterinarians must be effective communicators in high-pressure circumstances (Government of Canada, …show more content…
All references will be checked and if hired, a yearly contract will be signed (J. Milner, personal communication, September 28, 2015). The starting salary of a first year graduate is around $72,000, and increases with respect to years worked. Job benefits include, but are not limited to, medical and dental coverage and continuing education expenses.
Conclusion
Veterinarians are highly educated and dedicated to maintaining animal health and wellness through a variety of medical techniques. Regardless of work setting, veterinarians are an integral part of society. Organizations such as Westbrook Veterinary Clinic, allow veterinarians to meet the increasing demands of the animal health industry. This year, it is projected that Canadians will spend $6.6 million on their pets (Oliveira, 2014), while Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2015) will bring in $13 billion. Without veterinary medicine, projections like these would be very
Westbrook Veterinary Clinic
Introduction
As more money than ever before is spent keeping family pets healthy (Oliveira, 2014), and agricultural industries are increasingly contributing to Canada’s gross domestic product (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 2015a), the role of veterinarians in society has never been more crucial. The purpose of this report is to inform individuals on the steps to become a veterinarian, what the profession entails, and the wide range of organizations, such as Westbrook Veterinary Clinic, that employ veterinarians.
Main Duties Of A Veterinarian
Veterinarians are highly educated professionals who strive to promote animal health and welfare (Alberta Veterinary Medical …show more content…
Above all, a veterinarian must be comfortable working with a variety of animals (Government of Alberta, 2001a). In addition, veterinarians must solve problems and make quick decisions, work well individually and in a group, and be committed to continuous learning (Government of Canada, 2013). Because veterinarians are constantly contacting clients, oral and written communication skills are imperative. This contact may be by email, formal diagnostic report, and most frequently, verbal conversations. Furthermore, veterinarians must be effective communicators in high-pressure circumstances (Government of Canada, …show more content…
All references will be checked and if hired, a yearly contract will be signed (J. Milner, personal communication, September 28, 2015). The starting salary of a first year graduate is around $72,000, and increases with respect to years worked. Job benefits include, but are not limited to, medical and dental coverage and continuing education expenses.
Conclusion
Veterinarians are highly educated and dedicated to maintaining animal health and wellness through a variety of medical techniques. Regardless of work setting, veterinarians are an integral part of society. Organizations such as Westbrook Veterinary Clinic, allow veterinarians to meet the increasing demands of the animal health industry. This year, it is projected that Canadians will spend $6.6 million on their pets (Oliveira, 2014), while Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2015) will bring in $13 billion. Without veterinary medicine, projections like these would be very