Veterinarians prevent, diagnose and treat diseases and disorders in animals and advise clients on the feeding, hygiene, housing and general care of animals. Veterinarians work in private practice or may be employed by animal clinics and laboratories, government or industry.
* Two to four years of pre-veterinary university studies or, in Quebec, completion of a college program in health science and A four-year university degree in veterinary medicine and Completion of national certification examinations are required. * Provincial licensing is required. * Entry into research positions may require post-graduate study.
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