Regulatory Veterinary Medicine

What animals do they work with?

Depending on the day, you could work with almost any kind of animal! With other jobs in this field, you may not have to work with animals at all

Where do they work?

Some jobs require you to travel and be onsite at a variety of locations State and federal government agencies Office or laboratory setting

What do they do?

Supervise inspection of animals being transported into or around the country.
Test animals for the presence of disease.
Prevent the spread of foreign and transmissible diseases.
Investigate and manage potential disease outbreaks. Enforce state and federal laws regarding animal health. Participate in research efforts to ensure safety of food, medications, and vaccines.

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