VETS - Unit 1

Careers, Employability Characteristics, OSHA Guidelines, Safety, and more...

what is veterinary medicine?

a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, management, and treatment of disease and injury in domestic and wild animals

what are the types of practices of veterinary medicine?

private, public, and industry

what do veterinarians who do private practice do?

provide technical and consulting services and preform research

where are private practice veterinarians located?

in a clinical setting where clients visit the vet, or a field setting where the veterinarian travels to the client

what makes up the largest percentage of private practice patients?

companion animals

what animals are companion animals?

dogs, cats, horses, reptiles, birds, and rodents

what animals are food animals?

cattle, swine (pig), goats, sheep, and poultry

what is it called when a vet specializes in the circulatory system?

cardiology

what is it called when a vet specializes in orthodontics?

dentistry

what is it called when a vet specializes in skin

dermatology

what is it called when a vet specializes in eyes?

ophthalmology

what do public practice veterinarians do?

work in both state and federal institutions, including the United States military, state and federal agencies, and universities

what groups is veterinary public practice divided into?

education, research, regulatory, and service

what do veterinarians in education do? (public practice)

hold positions as professors and extension specialists, teach students studying veterinary medicine, deliver information to veterinarians and animal owners

what do veterinarians in research do? (public practice)

they perform basic or clinical research both on laboratory and domestic animals. basic research includes discovery research for diseases

what do veterinarians in regulatory practices do? (public practice)

they perform inspections in both animal and human health. veterinarians perform food inspections on seafood, dairy, products, eggs, and meat products

what do veterinarians in service do? (public practice)

ensure the health and well-being of animals in various settings, often involved in public health initiatives, disaster preparedness, and animal welfare programs

what is industry veterinary practice?

veterinarians are hired to develop and perform trials on animal health products. their research ensures that both commercial and companion animals receive a balanced, healthy diet

what does OSHA do?

ensures safe and healthful working conditions for workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach education, and assistance

what are the OSHA guidelines?

a set of guidelines to protect employees

hazards addressed by OSHA standards

toxic substances, harmful physical agents, electrical hazards, fall hazards, trenching hazards, hazardous waste, infectious diseases, fire and explosion hazards, dangerous atmospheres, machine hazards, and confined spaces

what are the employer responsibilities under OSHA?

provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules, and regulations issued under the occupational safety and health act (OSHA)