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have always lived in close |
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proximity to humans as pets, beasts |
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of burden, and sources of food. The |
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study of the care and treatment of animals
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dates back to the ancient Egyptians, who
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recognized that animal diseases could be
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transferred to humans. Today's veterinary
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professionals work closely with pets, |
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livestock and their owners. They must be
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patient with animals and sensitive to the
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feelings of the owners. Manual dexterity
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and good communication skills are |
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desirable. Veterinarians and
veterinary |
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technicians often work long hours, |
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including evenings and weekends. They |
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may be
bitten, kicked, or scratched while |
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treating their patients. But for the person
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who
loves animals and is fascinated by |
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science and medicine, it is a rewarding |
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career. These professionals enjoy diverse
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employment opportunities including public |
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health, wildlife preservation, private |
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practice,
education, and government.
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