Caring For The Big Guys

Bob Rednour a graduate of North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine works along side his assistant Meg Johnson, what they do is treat and care for large farm animals the job is for people who like to be outdoors who enjoy animals and are concerned about the health of the animals and science. Working with cattle, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, llamas, and sometimes circus animals such as giraffes and elephants, the majority of their work is to travel from farm to farm treating animals diagnosing diseases, vaccinating livestock, tend wounds, treat sick animals, and help with difficult births. Working 50 to 60 hours a week plus his office hours he works with other veterinary clinics and answers emergency calls.
There are about only two dozen veterinary schools in the country it’s very scarce to apply once Johnson says that when she applied to veterinary school there were 1,000 applicants for 70 slots! But once admitted to the school they study for four years to earn their doctor of veterinary medicine degree. The median salary is for all veterinarians in May 2006 are $71,900 but large veterinaries rank the top salary and generally earning more. The entry field is very competitive but you must be a dedicated student to your studies.