
A veterinarian is a physician who has been educated and trained to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals. Most veterinarians care for companion animals (e.g. Dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits) They may specialize in care for horses (both pleasure and performance) production animals (e.g. Dairy and beef cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry) aquatic, and zoo animals. Veterinarians vaccinate, attend births, administer medication, perform surgeries, and supply general health care.