When your pet gets sick, you can't send them to your family doctor or give them Tylenol. Our pets have their own specialized doctors, called veterinarians. Veterinarians care for animals of all sizes, species and regions. Veterinarians work in clinics, pharmacies, and laboratories to perform examinations, perform tests, and manufacture medications specifically designed for use by animals, because human medications may be too strong or toxic for animal consumption. Without a veterinarian, many animals, especially endangered species, would not have survived this long without veterinarians. Veterinarians, like most other types of doctors, are known for the large amount of schooling they must complete to become licensed to practice, as well as the large amounts of money they receive each year. First, like human doctors, veterinary doctors check various parts of an animal for signs of illness, such as the ears, eyes, throat, and lungs. Veterinarians administer injections and medications to prevent and cure diseases. They also take x-rays and use other equipment to check health status....