The first animal that came in was an adorable puppy with a broken leg. How to Become a Veterinarian: What They Do, How To Train, Daily Life As Vet, Is It Really The Right C… Honestly, I would love to be a vet. Ben Reed (author) from Redcar on July 12, 2013: @Doc_Holliday: Absolutely not a pretty sight - but a very well known one for anyone who thinks about being a vet, When a vet approaches a cow wearing a full arm length glove, you know what is about to happen. I would have had to have gone that route - I couldn't have taken them home like the small domestic 'patients!' I'm not sure how veterinarian school was harder. All the Awake Animals Are Almost Asleep, by Crescent Dragonwagon and David McPhail It's important that we have vets who are well trained and committed to doing their best to help our furry friends. Being a vet tech provides many more opportunities to work with animals in areas such as agricultural programs, zoos and research laboratories. You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to your search query. I wish you well in achieving your ambitions. $10.99. It is written from an American viewpoint but still provides great information and learning on Vets what it is that they do, the training that is required, what the future holds, and how you can become a vet. Anyone wishing for a career as a vet must study a variety of subjects ideally: biology, chemistry, physics, animal science, mathematics, and English. This picture book takes us through a day at the office with Doctor Nice, who fixes a crow’s broken foot (skiing accident), cures a goat kid’s headaches (hockey game), and mends Mrs. Cow’s tail (slipped on the ice). Hardcover Competition for places is very high, and any candidate must attain high grades in order to pass entry criteria. Ben Reed (author) from Redcar on July 29, 2013: It's true, being a vet is a dream job for so many kids. Don't forget that you may need to work long or unsociable hours—it is certainly not a 9 to 5 job. Great to read out loud together, this book is filled with fun illustrations that will keep even the reluctant readers entertained. The next best thing to an internship! Family & Pets Children's Picture Books. I guess it depends on where you have your practice and if you specialize. Veterinary Anatomy Coloring Book: Dog Cat Horse Frog Bird Anatomy Coloring book. Perform general procedures, surgery, and dentistry. I am now 11, but I like being around animals and helping them out. Head to Your Local B&N Saturday, January 25th for a Storytime Event Featuring How to Catch a Dragon. Majored in Animal Science, worked at the vet school, but ended up in animal nutrition. Poetic and lovely, this book is a gorgeously illustrated nighttime treat. Ben Reed (author) from Redcar on April 09, 2013: @anonymous: It's a great profession to aspire to. Veterinary Anatomy Coloring Book: Animal Anatomy and Physiology Coloring Book.Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology Coloring book For Children Kids Boys ... Veterinary & Zoology Anatomy Coloring Book. Veterinary surgeons will perform surgery and dentistry and when necessary, euthanize animals. A cool way to experience the job, hour by hour, for curious young animal-lovers. Thank you so much. . Gotta be a good feeling. I'm the type who faints at the sight of blood and does not have a calming influence on animals, so this never would have been the job for me. Well being a vet isn't just about cuddling cute pets—this book tells it how it is! Ben Reed (author) from Redcar on January 02, 2014: Lot of good books here for younger readers. With it's great mix of learning and games, this book will be sure to engage and enthuse the budding young vet in your life and perhaps foster continued interest in the life of a veterinarian enough to entice them to vet school when they are little older. This informative book (filled with color photographs) will teach your young reader all about what becoming a vet actually involves, as well as all of the different types of vets they can one day become. I've always loved animals, and remember as a young kid, I dreamed of being a vet one day. Thanks! Vicky The Vet. Most Recent. Whether they crawl, run, fly, swim or slither, his interest in them never ceases. Maybe they’ll want to be a vet when they grow up! Steve Martin. I also manage to miss one on the quiz...now I know its 4 not 5. Some really good arrivals here that have helped greatly!!! While an even smaller percentage of vets will specialise in the more exotic wild animals that you might find in a zoo for example. Do you feel comfortable around animals? Ben Reed (author) from Redcar on April 30, 2013: Great Lens. Each page has a clock which shows the passage of time through the day in the life of a vet. Mary Avant. I'm gonna show her this list of cool books! A bit of help choosing a few books for Christmas for my animal mad daughter who is 8. A great way to spark a young child's interest in being a vet; this book provides an opportunity to engage with your child on the subject actively. My daughter has wanted to be a Vet since the 3rd grade. Gives young readers the opportunity to follow Vicky through a day in the life of a Vet.