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1.   What type of skills and talents are needed for the career of a vet.?

2.   What type of experience do you need to be a veterinarian?

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To become a veterinarian, you must love math and science.  You must also be able to do things with your hands as well as with your brain.

To be a veterinarian, the more experience you get learning the different animals and working with them, the easier it is to relate to them.  You have to understand their living environment and how that affects their ihealth.  YOu also have to be able to handle them physically, so that you can examine and treat them.

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Dr. Louis N. Gotthelf

Expertise

Dermatology and ear diseases of dogs and cats

Experience

I am the author of "Small Animal Ear Diseases; An Illustrated Guide" published by W.B. Saunders. I have over 25 years of clinical experience with a special interest in dermatologic conditions and ear diseases.

Organizations
American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology

Publications
Veterinary Forum
Veterinary Medicine
Waltham Focus

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