If I were a veterinarian

The fun ("...I would visit farms, zoos, or even the circus!") as well as the less-pleasant aspects of being a vet ("I would help pet owners make tough decisions") are described here. Includes sidebars for more advanced readers, informing them of, for instance, the purpose of vaccinations. "How do you get to be a veterinarian?" describes the required interests, aptitudes, and qualifications.