Know what type of animals veterinarians work with is important for your pet’s safety and health. There are many types of animals that veterinarians work with, inside and outside of their main offices.  Knowing where to take your animal can be confusing if you do not understand the different types of veterinarians and their roles.  The following is a break down of the types of animals that veterinarians work with.

–  Companion animal veterinarians: These specialized veterinarians are mostly located at the private practices you see while driving through your neighborhood.  In these clinics, vets work with dogs and cats, along with other pets such as rabbits, birds, hamsters and ferrets.  This is the place to go when seeking health related questions and procedures (from operations to vaccinations) for your pets.

–  Equine and Farm: These two types of veterinarians work on horses and farm animals, respectively.  Within this group are horses, cattle, chickens, turkeys, alpacas, sheep and many more.

–  Marine veterinarians: This section of vets work in places ranging from amusement parks to research facilities.  Marine veterinarians work with marine animals such as whales, dolphins, sea turtles, sharks and sea lions.

–  Research veterinarians: Researchers have an important role in not only developing vaccines but also studying animal behavior while in captivity or around humans.  Usually you can find these vets in research labs within medical facilities or pharmaceutical companies.

–  Food safety veterinarians: A large number of veterinarians fill this category.  These vets have the role of ensuring the food safety of inspecting the products from animals that will go on the market.  They make sure all products are compliant with governmental regulations.

If you are unsure who to call when seeking advice about your animal, or would like to schedule an appointment, use TalkLocal.  Within minutes you will be connected to up to three veterinarians in your area willing to help.

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