Veterinarians are medical professionals whose main aim is to protect the well-being and health of animals and people.
Just like any other doctor, a veterinarian has to take the oath and swear to use his or her knowledge and skills for the benefit of society.
There is a wide range of establishments and spheres in which veterinarians can work – research, teaching, private practice, military service, public health, and so on.
The typical duties of a veterinarian usually include vaccinating against diseases; diagnosing animal health problems; treating and dressing wounds; medicating animals suffering from illnesses; setting fractures; advising owners about feeding, animal behavior, and breeding; euthanizing animals; performing minor to complex surgery; providing preventive care; performing diagnostic tests, etc.
There are small and large animal veterinarians; the latter often spend a lot of time traveling to see the patients.