Step 1: What is a veterinarian?
So what exactly are veterinarians? Veterinarians are doctors for animals! They help take care of your pets, as well as many other types of animals, when they are sick or injured. Vets also administer vaccines and do routine check-ups on their patients--just like your doctor!
*Pick one activity option (unless it says otherwise) to complete. Inspired? Do more than one!
Activity Options
Each step has multiple choices. Pick one choice (unless it says otherwise) to complete. Inspired? Do more than one!
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Interview a local veterinarian. Find out what they do each day. What type of animals do they treat? What do they do in a day? What procedures do they regularly perform? Possibly even interview your pet's vet!
Note: Steps 2 and 4 also have options for interviewing a veterinarian so so check those out to make the most of your efforts!
2.
Kapow! Play Purdue's "This is How We Role" Kapow! game. Here you will learn about superpowers that veterinarians and doctors use to help keep animals and people safe and healthy, and which ones you have!
3.
Watch the veterinarian profiles on the Activity Resources page. As you watch the videos think about what type of animals the veterinarians treat and what their regular workday might look like.