Exotic or Large Animal vet
By Jenna Paul
What do they do?
Why did you choose this career?
I love being around wild animals and I would love to help out exotic zoos and such to make sure there animals are healthy and looking their best
Some Pictures!
Sea Lion
Getting a check up
Female Snow Leopard Kamala
physical examination at the Zoo's Veterinary and Quarantine Centre
Macaw
injured and orphaned native wildlife for treatment, rehabilitation and release back to the wild.
Why I chose this career
I love being around wild animals and I would love to help out exotic zoos and such to make sure there animals are healthy and look their best for the crowds. And I have always wanted to be around tigers because there full of life and a true meaning of wild.
Skills Needed
What Degree?
What branch?
Life! because you are looking at taking care of real wild animals.
Sites
http://cjonline.com/news/2011-07-09/zoo-vet-never-gave-hope
http://taronga.org.au/news/2007-05-07/young-snow-leopard-gets-clean-bill-health
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinary-technologists-and-technicians.htm
http://kids.usa.gov/transcripts/zoo-veterinarian.shtml
http://diplomaguide.com/articles/Zoo_Veterinarian_Career_Info.html