Veterinarians are Not Just Human Doctors for Animals
Veterinarians and doctor fulfill an essential niche of society by protecting the public and promoting proper health practices. Their history, while intertwined, reveals the important differences between health professions. Years of dedication and commitment are required to complete the educational requirements, along with continual learning. Differences in species and clientele highlight the differences in clinic structures. While both face challenging scenarios daily, veterinarians must balance ethical and financial concerns, challenging clients, and distressing diagnoses while providing the best care for each animal. Despite the similarities, veterinarians are simply human doctors for animals.
BIOL 499, Senior Capstone
Paul Allee
10 – 10:55 AM
Goodrich 104