But before a vet can do anything he or she must do some things first. “All vets must have a specialty. The most common form would be a general practice with household pets and the occasional surgery needing specialty veterinarian equipment. But, others may go on to complete intensive studies oncology, radiology, animal dentistry, dermatology, cardiology, preventative animal medicine, internal medicine, or exotic small animal medicine and …show more content…
The annual pay for a veterinarian is in the range is $50,000 - $90,000 (Interview with a Veterinarian). Many say vets are rich, but in reality, they make as much as most jobs in this field. In America, 46.3 million families own at least one dog making it the top of the most examined animals (Facts about Veterinarians). With so many dogs that are loved and taken care of, they will still need check-ups. Since people are adopting more dogs more vets are needed. “Not all vets practice medicine, some work in basic research and development of new treatments. Others, however, apply their knowledge of animals and apply that to human problems. Veterinarian science reveals that about 61% of all the disease-causing agents in humans originate in animals. Vets were even at the forefront of ending malaria in the United States!” (Facts about Veterinarians). So vets don’t just help out pets they help people with diseases, discovering new things that will help fight many illnesses