Becoming a Vet: Amazing Animal Doctors

Discovering the world of veterinary medicine What it takes to help our furry friends Year 5 Health & Career Education

What is a Veterinarian?

Animal doctors who keep pets healthy Help sick and injured animals feel better Work with many different types of animals Use special tools and medicine for animals

Vet Tools Detective Game

Match the tool to its use! Stethoscope - listening to heartbeats Thermometer - checking temperature Bandages - wrapping injuries X-ray machine - seeing inside animals

Types of Animals Vets Help

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Amazing Vet Facts!

Did you know? The first vet school opened over 250 years ago in France! Some vets can perform surgery on animals as small as hamsters Elephant vets sometimes need ladders to examine their patients!

Think About It!

What qualities do you think make a good veterinarian? Think about how animals might feel when they're scared or hurt How could a vet help an animal feel safe?

Becoming a Vet: The Journey

You Could Be a Vet Too!

Love animals and want to help them Enjoy learning about science and biology Good at problem-solving and staying calm Want to make a difference in animals' lives Start by doing well in science at school!