what is a veterinarian? grades k-3. birds dogs cats fish pets
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What is a Veterinarian?What is a Veterinarian?
Grades K-3
Birds
Dogs
Cats
Fish
PetsPets
Rodents
FerretsAmphibians
Rabbits Reptiles
PetsPets
Horses
Cows
Pigs
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals
Chickens
SheepGoats
Farm AnimalsFarm Animals
Dolphins
Elephants
Tigers
Deer
Owls
Zoo Animals & WildlifeZoo Animals & Wildlife
Vets help people and animals Vets help people and animals
• Math• Science• Animals• Solving
mysteries• Learning new
things
Do you want to be a
veterinarian? Do you want to be a
veterinarian?
Check ears, eyes and mouth Listen to heart and lungs Check weight and temperature
Check-upsCheck-ups
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98.6°F / 37°C
101°F / 38.3°C
“Normal” temperature“Normal” temperature
• X-rays• Blood tests• Ultrasounds
What is wrong?What is wrong?
Can you see the puppies?Can you see the puppies?
Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Novo (University of Minnesota)
What can you see?What can you see?
Homer Simpson doll inside a dog’s
stomachPhoto courtesy of Dobson Agency Photography,
UK
Turtle with gravel in its intestines
An egg inside of a parakeet
Photo courtesy of Dr. Brad Minson
A B C
• Food• Water• Home/shelter• Exercise/playtime• Grooming• Training • Medical care
Pet needsPet needs
• Time• Attention• Love
My story – why I became a vetMy story – why I became a vet
What do veterinarians
do?
What do veterinarians
do?
Take care of petsTake care of pets
Keep farm animals healthyKeep farm animals healthy
TeachingTeaching
ResearchResearch
Study medicines & vaccinesStudy medicines & vaccines
• High school• College• Veterinary school• Pass the tests
Becoming a vetBecoming a vet
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