VETERINARY PROFESSION

Veterinarians are doctors who diagnose and treat animal diseases, ensure appropriate use of drugs. Veterinarians work in different branches of agriculture, food industry and education. They work on farms, at veterinary stations, laboratories, fisheries and meat processing plants. Some veterinarians treat small pets like cats, dogs and birds; others treat large animals like horses, cows and pigs. Veterinarians examine their animal patients, vaccinate them against diseases, treat illnesses, perform laboratory examinations, and perform surgery. These specialists advice the animal owners how to keep pets and livestock well-nourished and healthy. Veterinarians also work as veterinary inspectors. They protect humans against diseases carried by animals. Veterinary food hygienists increase the quality of food produced by animals. Thus veterinarians contribute greatly to public health.

Learning activities

Exercise I. Find the English equivalents:

лечить болезни, болезни животных, контролировать применение лекарств, пищевая промышленность, мясоперерабатывающие заводы, проводить лабораторные исследования, владельцы животных, защищать человечество, качество пищи, способствовать здоровью общества.