Veterinarian Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Veterinarian includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Assessing and examining patients, and diagnosing their medical issues.
Conducting laboratory tests on specimens to diagnose medical conditions.
Performing diagnostic imaging and ultrasound tests.
Performing surgery, dressing and treating wounds, and prescribing medication.
Promoting preventative care by advocating and administering routine vaccinations, and by educating clients on positive diet and lifestyle choices for pets.
Improving patients’ dental health by performing checkups, and cleaning and extracting teeth.
Euthanizing patients.
Ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies and procedures.
Maintaining patients’ medical records.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Veterinarian duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Veterinarian roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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