Veterinarian: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Some vets care for cats and dogs, others for farm animals, and some even for zoo animals like elephants!
Through history
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1761
The world's first school for animal doctors opened in Lyon, France.
Tools of the trade
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Stethoscope
Vets use it to listen to a dog's heartbeat, and sometimes to a cat's purr!
A day in the job
- 9:00 a.m.Check-ups begin: a puppy gets weighed and has its ears and teeth checked.
Words to know
- Vet
- Short for veterinarian: a doctor for animals.
Quiz time
A cat's heart beats faster than yours.