Fun Facts for Aspiring Veterinarians

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  1. 4. A veterinary ________ goes through advanced training in one of many specific fields of study like cardiology, dentistry, or oncology.
  2. 8. ________ veterinarians perform many of the same tasks as small animal veterinarians, but also travel to examine and treat larger animals like cows and horses.
  3. 9. All dogs and cats should be vaccinated and regularly given boosters for ________, a viral disease that affects the central nervous system.
  4. 12. Study of the structure of animals, both internal and external.
  5. 14. Veterinarians must complete a ________ of Veterinary Medicine degree at an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
  6. 15. Veterinarians must be ________ to practice in the United States, meaning they have passed an accredited program, a national exam, and a state exam.
  7. 17. The formal/scientific name for a dog.
  8. 18. In 2023, the French ________ was named as the United States' favorite purebred canine, beating out the Labrador Retriever.
  9. 19. Most cats have 18 ________, but some cats can be born with extra (a condition called polydactylism).
  10. 20. The veterinarian profession is projected to ________ about 20% over the next 10 years.
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  1. 1. The formal/scientific name for a cat.
  2. 2. A veterinary ________ works under the supervision of a veterinarian and typically helps treat animal injuries and illnesses.
  3. 3. A medicine given to an animal to help prevent it from getting certain diseases.
  4. 5. Doctor for animals.
  5. 6. The average ________ for a board certified veterinarian (as of 2018) is $187,000.
  6. 7. Female animal reproductive operation.
  7. 10. Most veterinary clinics specialize in treating small companion animals like dogs and ________.
  8. 11. A ________ veterinarian is someone who has been specially trained in the treatment and care of non-domestic exotic species that are held in captivity.
  9. 13. House cats share about 96% of their genetic makeup with ________, a much larger type of feline.
  10. 14. ________ are the most common animal seen by veterinarians, probably since they are the most popular pet in the United States.
  11. 16. Male animal reproductive operation.