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Who is Veterinarian?

A Veterinary surgeon or Veterinary physician is called a Veterinarian. They evaluate, diagnose, and treat medical conditions and diseases in animals. They cannot treat human beings as they are specialized and trained in Veterinary.

What are the qualifications of Veterinarians?

• Qualifications required for a Veterinarian are:
• Bachelor in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH)
• M. V. Sc
• MVMS
• Ph.D. - Veterinary Medicine
• BVMS (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Science)

Can Veterinarians treat all animals?

It is a very common misconception that a Veterinarian will treat only pets like dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, etc. But, Veterinarians can treat all the animals and their species - wild or domesticated and even treat horses at ranches and racetracks.

What are the responsibilities of a Veterinarian?

The Veterinarian’s responsibilities include:

• Immunization of the animals for diseases like rabies, distemper, etc
• Performing diagnostic tests such as ultrasound, MRI, blood tests, urine analysis, etc
• Performing surgery on animals
• Preventing dental and other oral diseases
• Dressing the wounds
• Advising owners about the care of the animals

How often should a Veterinarian be consulted for a pet?

A healthy pet can be taken to a Veterinarian to check the status of health condition and the pet that is suffering from any disease should be taken to a Veterinarian on a regular basis to check whether the treatment is effective or not.