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What are different names for a horse vet?
equine vet
Who is a famous equine vet?
Alex Harthill is considered to be one of the most famous equine veterinarians in the world. He was known for working with race horses.
What are good vet schools to go to to be an equine vet?
Any school of veterinary medicine will give you the basics towards becoming an equine veterinarian; if the school doesn't have a strong equine program there you can supplement your time in vet school with externships and experiences at other schools or at private equine facilities. Once you get out of vet school, the important thing is to work with a good established equine veterinarian to hone your technical skills.
Does a Equine vet only take care of horses?
A vet can technically treat any animal but they may choose to specialize in one species. An equine vet specializes in equines (horses, ponies and donkeys) but can treat other animals if they choose to. My equine vet has also treated our cows and goats mainly as a favor to me, and I know that he treats his own dogs unless they require specialist care
What is a horse veterinarian called?
An equine vet.
What is an equestrian vet?
an equestrian vet is known as an 'equine vet'. They study large animals, then specialize into horses.
What is a vet only for horses called?
An equine veterinarian.
How many different animals do equine vets deal with?
Equine are horses, donkeys, mules or zebras so equine vet only treats animals of those types. If you mean the number of client animals, it would vary by vet, location, specialty.
How do you specialize in equine medicine after vet school?
Once you graduate with your veterinary medicine degree, you would go into an internship focusing on equine medicine or equine surgery (or split between both). After completing the one year internship, you would then apply for a three year residency in equine medicine or equine surgery (you do have to pick one). Once you complete your residency, you then sit for the board certification exam. If you pass, you become a board-certified equine veterinarian.
How many years of training do you need to be a horse vet?
It takes at least 7 years to become a veterinarian - at least three years of undergraduate (most successful vet school applicants have completed four or more years) then four years of vet school. Some equine vets will specialize or receive additional training specific to horses. An equine internship is one extra year, an equine residency is 3 years, a PhD related to equine medicine can take up to 7 years to complete.
What classes do you need to take to become an equine vet?
All of them: Math, Calculus, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, English, and Social Studies. You must finish all of your Grade 12 classes and pass the exams with at least 70% to 75% to be able to enroll in the Pre-Vet program or Animal Sciences Pre-Vet program to start your way on becoming an equine vet.
Is there a vet that takes care of elephants?
yes ther is, Somtimes they get a Equine vet (like me(horse vet)) To fix the elephants problems. Yours truly: Summer Erics Quine Vet.
