I wanted to be a teacher. I love children, so I wanted to deal with children. Then I wanted to be a veterinarian. But by the age of ten or eleven, when I opened my mouth and said, ‘Oh, God, what’s this?’ I kind of knew teaching and being a veterinarian were gonna have to wait.
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So many kids say “I Want to Be a Veterinarian”. Most of them change their mind, as I did, when they understand that would mean to insert their hand in a big animal behind!! so lets give it more thought and understand what it takes to become a Vet!
Skills you need to become a great vet:
- Knowledge – they will have plenty of time to study about anatomy, ailments, symptoms and treatment options and they will have the courage and patience to do so if it really interests them.
- Real Care for the animals – check the article about DIY gifts for your dog!
- Good Listener: based on social skills
- Empathy– check article about empathy
- Willing to Learn: sharing info on groups, collaborate with colleagues always help!
- Patience: A good vet does not try to rush you into a decision. They are patient with you and take the time to give you all the information you need to make an informed choice. They explain what the risks or side effects are, what a particular procedure entails and what they feel is the best plan for your pet.
- Communication Skills: They are able to answer your questions and give clear, concise details about treatment options, test results, medications, at-home care and other things relating to your pet’s health.
- Accessibility
Source: https://www.canidae.com/blog/2018/03/8-qualities-to-look-for-in-a-veterinarian/
Some interesting facts about vets:
- The word veterinarian comes from the Latin “veterinae” meaning “working animals”.
- 61 percent of all agents causing disease in humans are zoonotic.
- About 80 percent of practicing veterinarians are females.
- Dogs are the most common patient of veterinarians.
- Veterinarians were in the forefront in the effort to suppress malaria and yellow fever in the United States.
Here are some ways you can encourage your child’s passion:
(source: http://www.ourgoodfamily.org/2017/05/when-your-child-wants-to-be-a-vet/
- Encourage & organize an interview to vets so your child can learn about it
- Look for volunteering with vets so she can get more familiar with the everyday job and feel how much she likes it
- Create some fun research for school so she can lean about it and share with the classroom, either info on a certain species or animal or the profession itself
- Read books such as:
You can as well read about Market research statistics: US veterinarians 2018.
10 Toys and gifts for young vets or want-to-be vets that i can recommend knowing the products or the companie:
1- Claim and Save- Strategy Board Game for Families and Kids Age 6 to 12 Years Old Learn About Endangered Animals
2- Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set for Age 3+
4- Critter Clinic Toy Vet Play Set for 2-6 years old
5- LEGO Friends Heartlake Vet
6-Disney Doc McStuffins My Friend Pet Vet Doll for Age 3+
7-Barbie Careers Farm Vet Doll & Playset
8- Veterinarian Role Play Costume Set
9-Track & Rescue Safari Animals Play Set for Age 3+
10- My Life As 18″ Doll for the Year Vet Doll Play Set
In addition to those selected toys and gifts, i highly recommend you to read about “Shopping for a cause: Gifts, toys and essentials for kids”
I hope you found this article interesting, and that it will help you for your next purchase!
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The role of a vet is super important I’m glad there are resources for it for young kids!
Like!! Really appreciate you sharing this blog post.Really thank you! Keep writing.
These games are a great opportunity for children to try themselves in a new role!