veterinary medicine

Introduces the work of doctors of veterinary medicine, including duties, training, skills needed, and contribution to the community.

Describes some of the things that veterinarians do to help animals stay healthy.

Introduces the work done by veterinarians, depicting both city and rural situations and care being given to children's pets, farm animals, and others.

Profiles more than sixty jobs for those interested in working with or around animals, such as aquarist, dog trainer, jocky, veterinary technician, and zoo director, including information on required skills, education, training, associations, salaries, employment prospects, advancement opportunities, and more.

Introduces various careers that involve the health and welfare of animals including public health veterinarian, zookeeper, veterinary para-professional, humane society worker, wildlife management specialist, and others.

Text and photographs describe procedures, equipment, and special problems faced by veterinarians who care for large animals such as cows, horses, pigs and sheep.

Simple text explains what happens at a veterinarian's office, describing the people who work there, the jobs they do, and how they keep pets healthy.

Describes a week in the life of a woman veterinarian through the eyes of her daughter who assists her.

Describes what it is like to be a veterinarian, discussing the skills and requirements of veterinary careers, with on-the-job profiles, sidebars, a fact file, photographs, and sources of additional information.