Opportunities in veterinary medicine careers /

Swope, Robert E.

Opportunities in veterinary medicine careers / Robert E. Swope ; revised by Julie Rigby ; foreword by Leonard F. Seda. - Chicago : VGM Career Books, c2001. - viii, 151 p. ; 21 cm. - VGM opportunities series . - VGM opportunities series. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 150-151).

About the author -- Foreword -- The world of veterinary medicine -- History of veterinary medicine -- Preparing for your future as a veterinarian -- The veterinarian in the twenty-first century -- Veterinarians in public service -- Veterinarians in industry -- Institutional teaching and research -- Veterinarians in the military -- Related careers : veterinary technicians and other paramedical personnel -- Veterinary organizations -- Future trends in veterinary medicine -- Colleges of veterinary medicine -- Programs in veterinary technology -- Veterinary specialty organizations -- Veterinary publications -- Glossary -- Selected bibliography. [ch.] 1. [ch.] 2. [ch.] 3. [ch.] 4. [ch.] 5. [ch.] 6. [ch.] 7. [ch.] 8. [ch.] 9. [ch.] 10. [ch.] 11. appendix A. appendix B. appendix C. appendix D.

Presents a brief history of veterinary medicine and discusses the qualifications and education necessary to work in this field, as well as various career opportunities and professional associations.

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Veterinary medicine--Vocational guidance.
Veterinary medicine--Vocational guidance--United States.
Veterinary Medicine--United States.
Vocational Guidance--United States.
Veterinary medicine--Vocational guidance.

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