They may specialize in a category of animals, such as large animals, pets, livestock or marine animals.
Veterinarians play an important role in agriculture and wildlife reservation and conservation.
They may help increase food production through genetics, animal feed production and preventive medicine, or may work to prevent diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Vaccinate animals against disease. Perform surgery, dress wounds and set broken bones of animals. Educate animal owners on the proper care and breeding of animals. Perform autopsies on animals.