Career in Mathematics #3 by https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml By: Arianna Flournoy en-us 2017-06-05 21:22:26 UTC 2017-06-05 22:00:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Describe the job aflournoy0004 https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175283925 Veterinarians diagnose, prevent, and treat a variety of animal illnesses and diseases. They administer tests, observe conditions in animals, perform surgery, and prescribe medication and/or therapy. Veterinarians work in private clinics or animal hospitals.]]> 2017-06-05 21:24:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175283925 Level of education required aflournoy0004 https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175283955 To become a veterinarian, you'll need to complete several years of education and training. You'll need to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and obtain a license. Many DVM graduates also choose to continue their training through internships and residency programs.
Earning a bachelor's degree can improve your chances of gaining admittance to veterinary college; however, some veterinary schools admit applicants who have a certain number of undergraduate credits, rather than a bachelor's degree. Commonly required courses include animal biology, microbiology, animal nutrition, zoology, and systemic physiology.
Entrance into veterinary college is highly competitive. In addition to high grades and letters of recommendation, prior experience working with veterinarians or scientists could give you an advantage over other applicants. Depending on the school, you must also gain an acceptable score on the Medical College Admission Test, Veterinary College Admission Test, or Graduate Record Examination.]]> 2017-06-05 21:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175283955 How much money does this occupation make aflournoy0004 https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175284003 Veterinary medicine is an economically stable profession, with a salary that tends to increase steadily with each year of practice. In addition to years of experience, other factors influencing a vet’s salary include type of practice, geographic location, and whether the vet is a partner or an associate in the practice.Vets in their first year of practice can expect to earn a salary of approximately $60,000. However, annual pay ranged from $50,480 to $141,680per year.]]> 2017-06-05 21:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175284003 Pros and Cons aflournoy0004 https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175284155 1) Pros of being a veterinarian
-You’ll have the chance to help animals.
-You can earn a decent income.
-You’ll have a job that you love.

2) Cons of being a veterinarian
-Stress
-Risk of injury
-Long hours]]> 2017-06-05 21:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175284155 Traits of a veterinarian aflournoy0004 https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175288569 2017-06-05 21:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175288569 How is math involved aflournoy0004 https://padlet.com/aflournoy0004/2xv8e0n262ml/wish/175288701 Veterinarians receive an education that is heavily focused on science and math to practice their trade. Whether they decide to treat only dogs and cats or less common pets such as guinea pigs and birds, they need to know how to use math to properly calculate billing charges, medication doses and surgical procedures to preserve the health of their patients.

Running the Business
A veterinary practice is a business that encounters the same challenges that most operations do, such as how to turn a profit by keeping expenses lower than income received. Private practice veterinarians are even more in tune with what it takes to run their business smoothly and make sure the necessary inventory is also in stock. In this environment the veterinarian uses mathematics when ordering supplies, determining the cost of all services and paying employees, to name a few operational requirements.

Dosing Medications
Veterinary students often work as veterinary technicians or attend preveterinary programs that include classes in chemistry, biology, physical sciences and math, and learning math conversions is part of the training. When administering medication to a sick pet the veterinarian must use math to calculate the proper dose based on the animal's size, weight and species. According to digital library Wisc-Online, veterinary technicians are schooled on three systems of measurement -- metric, apothecary and household. Some of the conversions based on these measurements are ounces to pounds, millimeters to meters and milligrams to grams.

Performing Surgery
Veterinarians need to make critical mathematical calculations when preparing to operate on an animal, a task that becomes even more challenging the smaller the pet. For example, cutting a pet mouse in the wrong place while attempting to remove a skin cancer growth could result in the severing of an artery or nerve that could render the pet lame. Determining the specific amount of anesthesia that is both necessary and safe for a pet undergoing surgery also requires mathematical calculations.

Food Safety
Veterinarians that have decided to steer their career toward the food safety niche are responsible for inspecting livestock to detect any traces of transmissible diseases. According to the Career Cornerstone Center, an online resource for individuals exploring specific career paths, these veterinarians must make sure government regulations are being adhered to and that animals with questionable health are quarantined for a specific amount of time. Mathematical calculations help with these life-threatening decisions.

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