Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is a professional degree offered by several educational institutions worldwide. It is a prerequisite for individuals who wish to practice as a Veterinarian in many countries.

Pronunciation

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is pronounced as /ˈdɒktər ɒv ˌvɛtərɪˈnɛri ˈmɛdɪsɪn/.

Etymology

The term "Doctor of Veterinary Medicine" originates from the Latin words "doctor", meaning teacher, "veterinae", meaning working animals, and "medicina", meaning healing art.

Related Terms

• Veterinarian: A professional who practices veterinary medicine by treating diseases, disorders, and injuries in animals.
• Veterinary Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, disorder and injury in animals.
• Veterinary Surgery: The surgical treatment of animals by veterinarians.
• Veterinary Pathology: The study and diagnosis of animal diseases through the examination of animal tissue and body fluids.
• Veterinary Pharmacology: The study of drugs used for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases in animals.

See Also

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science
• Master of Veterinary Science
• Veterinary Specialist
• Veterinary Technician

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