What do you call a vet that works with wild animals?

Wildlife veterinarians
Wildlife veterinarians are licensed animal health professionals who specialize in treating many different types of wildlife, including birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals. They may work either in a veterinary office setting or in the field.

What skills do you need to be a wildlife veterinarian?

Veterinarians should also possess the following specific qualities:

• Compassion. Veterinarians must be compassionate when working with animals and their owners.
• Decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Management skills.
• Manual dexterity.
• Problem-solving skills.

Why do you want to be a wildlife veterinarian?

Being a wildlife vet is very rewarding and helps you realize veterinarians aren’t just there to ‘fix’ animals, we can also help save entire species and the environment with our skills. 1 – I would recommend completing two years in a general small animal clinic before specializing.

Can vets treat wildlife?

Although veterinarians can provide emergency in-hospital care, most states prohibit long-term care of wildlife unless the veterinarian has obtained a rehabilitation license. If the practice owner decides to treat migratory birds as well, a separate federal permit is required.

What is a zoo vet called?

A zoological veterinarian is a vet that focuses on exotic and wild animals. For vets and non-vets alike, it is one of the most exciting types of veterinarian practice. It is also very competitive, with only a dozen or so opportunities to study zoological medicine offered each year, worldwide.

Do wildlife vets do research?

Some of the Wildlife Vets perform their work in the field where the animal needs to be treated on the spot (like when treating an elephant or rhino), or in their surgery when it’s easier to transport the animal. They do also perform tests or do research on the animals and work at times in a laboratory.

What are the interests of a veterinarian?

Veterinarians typically have the following interests:

• Have investigative interests. They like work activities that have to do with ideas and thinking.
• Have realistic interests. They like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Do Vets treat wildlife for free?

Vets aren’t obliged to treat wildlife for free, and typically aren’t trained in the care of wildlife, so it is a good idea to call around local practices before visiting, and find out if your vet has links with local wildlife rescue groups to make sure the animal is taken care of after being treated.

Can a veterinarian be a zoologist?

Is it possible to be a zoologist and a veterinarian? – Quora. Short answer: Given that Zoology and Wildlife Biology are likely among the most common Pre-Vet declared majors, yes. Longer answer: All Veterinarians, to one extent or another, are practicing Zoologists, just by the nature of the profession.