Veterinary Medicine
(Adopted by the House of Delegates, July 1969, amended by the Executive Board, November 1999)
Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.
* Source: www.avma.org
Simply stated, veterinary medicine is the name given to the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of any injuries, diseases or illnesses incurred by animals, with an emphasis on domestic animals otherwise referred to as pets.
How does one become a vet?
Like doctors, veterinarians are required to go to a school through which they learn their craft and become accredited in their chosen field, namely veterinary medicine. Veterinary medicine schools can be competitive to gain entry into, however not nearly as competitive as those which cater to doctors. In total, become a veterinarian requires approximately 8 years of undergraduate and graduate training. This can be quite expensive, although like with all schooling, there are ways to keep your costs at a minimum. Most graduate programs will require 60 undergraduate credits in the fields of biology, mathematics and chemistry. Veterinary medicine requires a wide range of education dealing with all sorts of varying species. Whereas a doctor really only needs to know who to treat humans, veterinarians need to know how to be able to treat dogs, cats, birds, etc.
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