Hi everyone!

I think this might be one of my first posts, but I've been reading threads on the pre-vet and vet forum for the last few months.

I need some help with a chemistry project that is unfortunately due on Friday (last day of school!)

I have to interview a person from the science occupation (who better then a vet, or vet student!)... So if any of you have some free time to answer a few of these questions, it would be greatly appreciated!


1) What type of undergraduate degree did you take? Where did you go for vet school? (level of education required)

2) What do you like most and least about being a vet?

3) What role has science played in your occupation, int he past, present, and in the future?

4) What is the importance of technology? Is new technology being developed? Has the use of technology increased?

5) What social and ethical resposibilities do you have?

6) What provisions are made to maintain current standing in skills and knowledge base of your chosen occupation?

Thats it! whew!


Thank you all so much!

Nessa

1) What type of undergraduate degree did you take? Where did you go for vet school? (level of education required)

I chose to get my Bachelors degree in animal science, with the pre-vet option (it was designed to meet UC Davis admissions pre-requisites).

2) What do you like most and least about being a vet?

Most: Being mentally challenged on a daily basis and working to help living things (be it the pet, something wild, or the humans involved). Least: The way people try to make you feel guilty for charging for your services. This puts a considerable stress on you, even if you know you deserve to get paid. Also having to make decisions like euthanising due to economics. Rude, aggressive clients.

3) What role has science played in your occupation, in the past, present, and in the future?

This occupation requires an excellent understanding of the biological sciences, including the technology involved. Some physics knowledge is also a good thing. It is essential that vets keep up to date with new science technology. Intimate knowledge of how bodies work from a molecular and cellular viewpoint is really what we aim for.

4) What is the importance of technology? Is new technology being developed? Has the use of technology increased?

It is important! Technology can help us provide quicker and more accurate diagnostics and treatment. It can help us be more efficient (like computerised records and digital radiology), and helps advance our knowledge of basic science (like electron microscopes). Technology is *always* being developed. I think the use of technology is increasing.

5) What social and ethical resposibilities do you have?
It is our responsibility to keep the welfare of animals and public health as our top priorities. We are the guardians! We can speak for the animals and prevent or minimise zoonotic or food-borne disease.

6) What provisions are made to maintain current standing in skills and knowledge base of your chosen occupation?
Certain states require you to earn minimum CE (continuing education) hours in order to maintain your veterinary license. Otherwise, it is up to the individual to maintain their competence and stay on top of technology/progressive medicine.

Thank you so much!!!