2. For example, conducting basic exams and evaluations, giving vaccinations, taking blood or other fluid samples, diagnosing and prescribing correct medications, observing the behaviors of both healthy and unhealthy wildlife, suturing wounds, performing surgeries, etc. 7. The work schedule of an aquatic vet is similar to a nurse or doctor.“It is common for aquatic veterinarians to work a five to six day week with additional “on call” hours being a possibility depending on the specific nature of their practice.” (Aquatic Veterinarians) 14. The expected job openings from 2014- 2024 is 19,000. The number of jobs nationwide in 2014 is 78,000. Also there is a national outlook of an 8.8% increase. (Kuder, …show more content…
4. “You will need to earn a bachelor 's degree and be accepted into a veterinary medicine school so you can earn your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Some veterinary programs offer specialized study in marine or aquatic medicine.” (marine vet. college) “Once you get into a DVM program or school you must take biology of marine mammals, research diving and boat handling, statistics or environmental management or biometrics in marine science, marine mammal behavior analysis and managed care, marine mammal disease and medicine, marine mammal conservation and management, introduction to marine GIS and, Marine GIS lab.”(Marine Mammal Science). Durant offers a number of classes that help prepare you for college in this career field. You have the option of choosing environmental science, biology which is required to graduate, AG science, and also