35 Veterinary Career VOCAB

Food safety and inspection veterinarian

• A veterinarian who treats pets and domestic animals.

• A government-employed veterinarian who inspects livestock and animal products to ensure public health and enforce food safety regulations.

• A private veterinarian who specializes in exotic animals.

• A veterinarian who conducts research on animal diseases.

Groomer

• A professional who trims, bathes, and styles pets, typically dogs and cats.

• A person who trains animals for competitions.

• An individual who sells pet supplies and accessories.

• A veterinarian who performs surgeries on pets.

Standards for pure food from animal sources

• Government regulations ensuring the safety and cleanliness of animal-based food products.

• Guidelines for the nutritional content of plant-based foods.

• Recommendations for the ethical treatment of farm animals.

• Protocols for the transportation of seafood products.

Veterinary technologists and technicians

• Trained professionals who assist veterinarians by performing tests, treatments, and other medical tasks.

• Individuals who only handle administrative tasks in a veterinary clinic.

• People who provide pet grooming services exclusively.

• Veterinarians who specialize in animal surgery.

Animal and human health

• The study of animal behavior in natural habitats.

• The interconnected well-being of animals and people, especially in relation to disease prevention and treatment.

• The impact of climate change on wildlife populations.

• The role of animals in human nutrition.

Pet sitters

• Individuals who care for pets in a client’s home while the owner is away.

• People who train pets for competitions.

• Veterinarians who provide medical care to pets.

• Individuals who run pet grooming services.

Groom

• To clean, brush, and maintain an animal’s hygiene and appearance.

• To train an animal for competitions.

• To feed an animal a balanced diet.

• To provide medical care to an animal.

Keeper

• An individual who cares for animals in settings like zoos, providing feeding, cleaning, and enrichment.

• A person who manages a library and organizes books.

• An individual responsible for maintaining a garden and caring for plants.

• A professional who trains athletes for competitive sports.

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

• A professional organization that offers certification and promotes humane care and use of laboratory animals in research and education.

• A government agency that regulates animal testing in laboratories.

• A non-profit organization focused on animal rights advocacy.

• A research institution that conducts experiments on laboratory animals.

Transmissible diseases

• Illnesses that can be passed between animals and humans (zoonotic diseases).

• Diseases that are only found in humans and cannot be transmitted to animals.

• Infections that are caused by non-infectious agents like toxins.

• Conditions that are hereditary and passed down through generations.