This may be changing in the future however. Owning your own clinic is more lucrative than being an associate veterinarian Dr. Smalley said. You can do things your own way and practice in a way that you feel is right. She also said that it is never boring because of the variety of people and pets, histories of pets and tests that she runs. Buying equipment, marketing your service, and managing employees also come with running your own clinic.
Specialists work with general vets to provide excellent care for pets.
She said that many people have surprised her with how far they would go to save their pets. Giving them the option of the best treatment as well as alternatives helps them decide what works for them financially and emotionally. Birds have become a new field of vet medicine and it is closely related to reptile work. The medicine and equipment of these two groups overlaps a lot and special drugs are needed that set them apart from typical animals. She knew that it was a big commitment from the effort that she put into it during school.