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Veterinarian

Role description

diagnoses and treats injuries and illnesses in animals. Use medical tools and diagnostic equipment like x-ray machines and perform surgeries when necessary. Responsibilities involve treating animals medically and surgically, administering and prescribing drugs, analgesics, and general and local anaesthetics. Determine the presence and nature of abnormal conditions by physical examination, perform surgery, dress wounds, set broken bones, and perform autopsies to determine the cause of death.

Role skills

Qualifications

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

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