Veterinarian VS Zoologist By Karen Nunez veterinarian zoologist
Veterinarian VS Zoologist By: Karen Nunez
veterinarian zoologist • Veterinarians treat animal health problems. They work to prevent, control, and cure animal diseases. • Most of the time, veterinarians work with sick, injured, and healthy animals located close to home. • Zoologists study animals and how they live and grow in their habitat. • Zoologists are biologists who study the behavior, diseases, and development of animals. • They usually are known for the animal group that they study. – – ornithologists (birds) mammalogists (mammals) herpetologists (reptiles) ichthyologists (fish)
advantages • Provide care to different types of animals. May specialize in a specific animal, such as horses. • Study animals in their natural habitat. • Study animal characteristics, such as life histories and diseases. • Manage the care of zoo animals.
Suggested high school courses • • • Anatomy and Physiology Animal Science Computer Applications Food and Nutrition Safety and First Aid – If self-empolyed • Accounting • Entrepreneurship • Introduction to Business • Anatomy and Physiology • Animal Science • Computer Applications
Cost of college/training/vocational school veterinarian zoologist • $15, 676 -$28, 861 • 175, 651. 00 dollars
Schools with desired degree Veterinarian zoologist Oregon state university University of georgia University of florida North carolina state university • Ohio state university • ……………. • • • Oregon state university Andrews university Arizona state university Auburn university Colorado state university …………
Expected salary Veterinarian Zoologist • $43 -$70 hourly • $45, 460 to $72, 700.
Length of time to obtain degree Veterinary Zoologist • 10 years
disadvantages Veterinarian Zoologist • Must be exact in their work. Errors or omissions could seriously endanger the health and safety of animals. • Often work more than 50 hours per week. • Are exposed to contaminants daily, such as chemicals and diseases. • Are often placed in conflict situations with animal owners. • Often deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous animal owners. Pet illnesses can be stressful. • Are often placed in conflict situations. • Must be exact in their work. Errors could cause their research results to be wrong.
Which is best for me Veterinarian • I choose this career because it fits my personality. I love caring for only small animals and is in an inside environment. There also more opportunities for this career like my skills and abilities.
Sources • http: //educationportal. com/veterinary_schools. html • http: //www. matchcollege. co m/schoolsdegree/26. 0701/Zoology-and. Animal-Biology • http: //www. therichest. org/sal ary/zoologist/ • http: //educationportal. com/articles/Zoologist_ Career_Information_Becoming _a_Zoologist. html
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