Veterinary Surgeon

A veterinary surgeon, often known simply as a vet, is a medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses, injuries, and diseases in animals. This can include pets like cats and dogs, farm animals, and even exotic species. Vets carry out surgical operations, prescribe medications, and advise owners on animal care and welfare. The role can be physically and emotionally demanding, but it is highly rewarding for those who are passionate about animal health. Vets work in private practices, animal hospitals, zoos, research facilities, and sometimes with government agencies. To become a vet in the UK, you must complete a recognised veterinary degree, which usually takes five to six years, and register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).