Career Choices for Veterinarians: Private Practice and Beyond

Career Choices for Veterinarians: Private Practice and Beyond by Smith, Carin A.. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781885780171.

Whether you are a student seriously interested in a veterinary career, or a veterinarian thinking about a change from private practice, this book is for you. It’s full of solid practical advice, including self-assessments, web links to hundreds of resources, and real-life examples of veterinarians working in unique career paths all over the world. You will find pros and cons of every job; pay ranges and benefits offered; how to apply (officially, and unofficially); jobs most in demand; and daily work—what it’s really like, straight from the people who are actually doing the work.Veterinary medicine can include wildlife rehabilitation; rural practice; medical informatics; acupuncture; global public health; pet birds, lizards, and gerbils; sustainable agriculture; African wildlife; international policy; cancer treatments for pets; biomedical research; hospice care for cats and dogs; farmed fish; animal shelter medicine; humanitarian work; or specialization in cardiology, radiology, and more.