Large Animal Veterinarian
Questions & Answers
What animals do they work with?
Horses, cattle, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, and swine.
Species reflect both their interest and expertise.
Where do they work?
Nearly any where! Many large animal veterinarians have their own truck stocked with all the supplies they need to do their job on-the-go.
Travel to farms, ranches, stables, racetracks and/or work in a stationary clinic.
What do they do?
Perform physical examinations
Diagnose disease and illness
Treat patients with surgical procedures and medications
Vaccinate animals against disease
Prevent spread of disease
Keep our food supply safe by making sure animals used for food products are healthy