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Veterinary Microbiologist
As a Veterinary Microbiologist you will study various disease causing microorganisms in animals.
You will need to have a keen interest in research and in particular diseases and their causes in the Animal world.
A Veterinary Microbiologist studies biology, ecology, etiology, bacteriology, virology and immunology of microorganisms causing diseases in animal. They prepare laboratory cultures of microorganisms taken from body fluids and tissues of diseased animals and identify them by microscopic examination and bacteriological tests.
The field of microbiology has over the years grown into an exciting area of science in which students can learn to apply new and advanced technical approaches such as DNA fingerprinting, fluorescent and electron microscopy and biosensor development, to explore the diversity of microorganisms, their make-up, functions as well as their relationships with other organisms and the environment.
As a microbiologist you will test virulence of pathogenic organisms by observing effects of innoculations on laboratory and other animals. You will investigate the efficiency of vaccines, antigens, antibiotics and other materials in the prevention, diagnosis, and control of animal diseases.
As a veterinary microbiologist you may specialize in bacteria causing animal diseases and be known as Veterinary Bacteriologist (profess & kin.). You may specialize in study of viruses and rickettsiae and be known as Veterinary Virologist (profess. & kin.).
In order to become a Veterinary Microbiologist you may be required to hold degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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Career Snapshot Veterinary Microbiologist |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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