Being a Veterinarian

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Being a Veterinarian

Oct. 09, 2009

Being a Veterinarian

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When we hear the word "veterinarian," most of of probably think of the person who gives our dog or cat a rabies shot every year. Vets do that--and a lot more. From keeping food animals healthy, to protecting us from diseases that animals can pass to humans, to basic biological research, veterinarians are involved in a wide range of vocations. This hour we'll talk with four veterinarians working in different disciplines about their day-to-day jobs, whether it's birthing a calf, figuring out how to repair a horse tendon, or tracking avian flu. We're broadcasting this week from the campus of Cornell University, as the guests of WEOS. Tune in!

Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer

Guests

Tom Gill
Large And Small Animal Veterinarian

Owner, Brookside Veterinary Clinic

Auburn, New York
Lisa Fortier
President, International Cartilage Repair Society

Associate Professor, Large Animal Surgery

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
Sarah Meixell
Small Animal Veterinarian

Owner, Veterinary Care of Ithaca

Ithaca, New York
Alfonso Torres
Associate Dean for Public Policy

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

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