Post by Orcaluvur on Mar 21, 2008 17:28:58 GMT -5
1. Diagnosis and treatment of health problems in animals is a true challenge. Often, the first (and sometimes only) sign that an animal may be ill or injured is a slight change in behavior. The veterinary team uses laboratory tests and years of experience to diagnose and treat animals. Medical and surgical training is extremely helpful for all positions.
1. STAFF VETERINARIAN
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• Main job duties:
° The Staff Veterinarian is responsible for all medical programs and procedures, including collecting blood and urine samples; conducting physical exams; treating injuries; and performing surgery and sonograms. The veterinarian makes rounds on a regular basis, and confers with all animal services staff to monitor the health of the animals. Staff Veterinarians often utilize other medical professionals and veterinary schools for consultation in specialized areas such as dentistry, orthopedics, or premature infants.
• Education:
° Bachelor's degree in biological sciences; Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Initial training:
° Veterinary school students, in their senior year, can take part in an "externship" that allows them to spend four to six weeks at a zoological park. After veterinary school, graduates spend one to four years as an intern or two years in a residency position.
• Works closely with:
° All animal services departments (from curators to keepers), Design and Engineering department, and Education department
• Challenges:
° It's extremely important for the individual in this position to know how to react when treating an exotic animal's symptoms. Knowing exactly when to act is something that comes with experience. The most challenging part of this job is working with all animal care staff members, the water quality team, and the animal trainers to create a preventative health care program that allows the animals to maintain good health.
2. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
• Main job duties:
° Primarily serving as an assistant to the Staff Veterinarian, the Veterinary Technician collects urine and stool samples, gives injections, and helps maintain accurate medical records, including any preventative health care measures taken. The Veterinary Technician also assists with surgeries and other extensive procedures.
• Education:
° Animal Health Technician certification from an accredited institution, or a medical technology degree
• Initial training:
° Previous experience assisting a veterinarian; considerable time spent working around animals
• Works closely with:
° Staff Veterinarian, laboratory staff, and animal services departments
• Challenges:
° Because ill or injured animals are sometimes dangerous or difficult to handle, Veterinary Technicians need good physical strength to assist in some procedures. The work environment often involves a lot of blood.
taken from Seaworld.org
1. STAFF VETERINARIAN
View profile
• Main job duties:
° The Staff Veterinarian is responsible for all medical programs and procedures, including collecting blood and urine samples; conducting physical exams; treating injuries; and performing surgery and sonograms. The veterinarian makes rounds on a regular basis, and confers with all animal services staff to monitor the health of the animals. Staff Veterinarians often utilize other medical professionals and veterinary schools for consultation in specialized areas such as dentistry, orthopedics, or premature infants.
• Education:
° Bachelor's degree in biological sciences; Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Initial training:
° Veterinary school students, in their senior year, can take part in an "externship" that allows them to spend four to six weeks at a zoological park. After veterinary school, graduates spend one to four years as an intern or two years in a residency position.
• Works closely with:
° All animal services departments (from curators to keepers), Design and Engineering department, and Education department
• Challenges:
° It's extremely important for the individual in this position to know how to react when treating an exotic animal's symptoms. Knowing exactly when to act is something that comes with experience. The most challenging part of this job is working with all animal care staff members, the water quality team, and the animal trainers to create a preventative health care program that allows the animals to maintain good health.
2. VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
• Main job duties:
° Primarily serving as an assistant to the Staff Veterinarian, the Veterinary Technician collects urine and stool samples, gives injections, and helps maintain accurate medical records, including any preventative health care measures taken. The Veterinary Technician also assists with surgeries and other extensive procedures.
• Education:
° Animal Health Technician certification from an accredited institution, or a medical technology degree
• Initial training:
° Previous experience assisting a veterinarian; considerable time spent working around animals
• Works closely with:
° Staff Veterinarian, laboratory staff, and animal services departments
• Challenges:
° Because ill or injured animals are sometimes dangerous or difficult to handle, Veterinary Technicians need good physical strength to assist in some procedures. The work environment often involves a lot of blood.
taken from Seaworld.org
