VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS
This veterinary professional often works on call and may treat large farm animals and small companion pets.
Private Practitioner
This specialist manages pain and minimizes complications during surgery.
Veterinary Anesthesiologist
This specialist is educated in drug development, proper medication use, and how medications interact.
Veterinary Pharmacologist
This specialist helps manage animals' diets and develops nutrition plans for healthy or sick animals.
Veterinary Nutritionist
This veterinarian works with domestic birds such as chickens, turkeys, and ducks.
Poultry Veterinarian
This veterinary professional works for government agencies and may perform laboratory work and respond to inquiries.
Public Health Veterinarian
This specialist provides information and advice about animal welfare science and ethics.
Animal Welfare Specialist
This professional is qualified to clean, adjust, and extract teeth and perform oral surgery.
Veterinary Dentist
This specialist treats eye diseases, performs eye exams and surgeries, and works with other veterinary professionals.
Veterinary Ophthalmologist
This veterinarian focuses on preventing and controlling diseases affecting animals and humans.
Preventative Medicine Veterinarian
This veterinary professional teaches veterinary students, lectures in classrooms, and performs research.
Veterinary Instructor
This specialist combines medical and behavioral knowledge when working with animals.
Veterinary Behaviorist
This specialist treats skin problems and receives training in internal medicine, immunology, and allergy.
Veterinary Dermatologist
This specialist may diagnose diseases by examining tissue or fluid samples.
Veterinary Pathologist
This specialist helps return injured athletic animals to normal function and health.
Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
This veterinary professional is a certified specialist who requires extensive training, work, and research.
Veterinary Specialist
This specialist is trained to treat uncommon or complicated diseases.
Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist
This specialist is trained for life-threatening medical emergencies and high-pressure situations.
Emergency/Critical Care
This specialist uses advanced imaging procedures such as X-rays and ultrasound.
Veterinary Radiologist
This specialist is trained to address medical issues in wild animals and also plays a role in conservation and education.
Zoological Medicine
This veterinary professional specializes in difficult and complex surgeries.
Veterinary Surgeon
This specialist works with animals used in laboratory settings and may conduct research.
Laboratory Animal Medicine
This specialist studies bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms that cause disease.
Veterinary Microbiologist
This specialist identifies harmful substances and determines treatments for poisoned animals.
Veterinary Toxicologist
This specialist is an expert in animal reproductive health and performs procedures ranging from pregnancy checks to corrective surgery.
Veterinary Theriogenologist