Step 2: Learn the differences and similarities between doctors and veterinarians
So now that you know what a veterinarian is, let's look a the differences and similarities between doctors and veterinarians! Where do dogs go when they have an eye issue? What about cows with hurt legs? And where do people go when they have an eye issue or hurt legs? What are the similarities and differences in the equipment that doctors and vets use? And how does their training compare?
*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 doctor and a veterinarian. Ask both of them the same questions. Compare and contrast their answers. How does each of them spend their day? What's normal for the doctor and how does that differ from what's normal for the veterinarian? Get as creative and you'd like with your questions!
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Crossword puzzle. Read the information about human and veterinary specialists on the Activity Resources page and then complete the "Veterinarians Help Care for Animals in Many Ways" crossword puzzle from the AVMA.
3.
Bubble Burst! Play this interactive game on the Activity Resources page to learn about the differences and similarities between veterinarians and doctors. Play as many times as you'd like to see how high a score you can get!
Note: Thank you to Harrison Hess for your help with creating this game.
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Attend Health Professions Week. Veterinary medicine participates in this event that happens each year in November. Register and attend the free, virtual fair. More information can be found here.