Veterinary Pathology Research Paper

This paper argues why veterinary pathology is a good career choice for me. I will share the history of veterinary pathology and how it came to be. I will also share the college of my choice, and go more into detail of the college. Along with this, I have also shared the major I have chosen and how I can be successful in this major. I have stated the pathway to becoming a successful veterinary pathologist, and explained all of the steps including all of the requirements. I shared one veterinary pathologist’ life that stood out to me because of this person's accomplishments.

A veterinary pathologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining animal tissue and body fluids. In order to become a veterinary pathologist,

I will need to: earn a Bachelor’s degree and earn a DVM. Both typically lasts four years. I think that this is the best career for me because I really enjoy learning about cells and how they work. Also, I would like to work with animals. In this paper, I will argue why I have selected to pursue a career as a veterinary pathologist based on my interest in cell biology and the desire to be able to save animals’ lives. I hope to work in a lab one day along with other great pathologists.
Veterinary pathology came in around the mid-1800s.

Benefitting from human pathology, veterinary pathology came around by Rudolf Virchow’s suggestion of autopsying farm animals. An autopsy is an examination to discover the cause of death of a living thing. The first chair of veterinary pathology was established in Berlin. There are two branches with pathology; clinical and anatomical. Clinical pathology covers a lot of laboratory functions and anatomical pathology is the study of the structural and functional changes in cells, tissues, and organs. You have to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M). The American College of Veterinary Pathology provides voluntary certification in anatomic or clinical pathology, you have to complete a minimum of three years of training. In order for veterinary pathologist to diagnose disease and predict outcomes, they will need to examine tissues and body fluids. Veterinary pathologists also diagnose disease in food-producing animals. They help maintain herd health and establish if there is a risk to humans who consume or handle products from

animals.
Martin J. Fettman is a veterinary pathologist and researcher who was flown out into space on Colombia in 1993. According to esavs.net, Fettman was the first vet in space. In 1976, he received his Bachelor’s degree at Cornell University. He earned his D.V.M. degree and Master’s degree in 1980. He also earned his Ph.D. in physiology in 1982 at Colorado State University. In 1984 he earned board certification in veterinary clinical pathology as a graduate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Dr. Fettman held a faculty appointment in the College of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University from 1982-2006. From October 2000 through June 2006, he was the Associate Dean for the Professional Veterinary Medical Program. Since the flight in 1993, Fettman has made over 200 appearances around the world representing space life sciences research. Dr. Fettman has written or co-authored over 160 research articles in scientific journals and chapters in Clinical Pathology, Veterinary Clinical Nutrition, and Pharmacology textbooks. Fettman now is retired as Professor Emeritus of Clinical Sciences, living in Arizona with his wife, nine cats, and a Labrador Retriever who thinks she is a cat.
The college of my choice is UC Davis.

I chose this college because it is first in veterinary medicine in the United States. They also have a Veterinary Pathology club which is perfect for me. UC Davis started as a university farm in 1908. In 1922, Davis established their first 4-year degree program. The School of Veterinary Medicine was established in 1946. UC Davis is a rural public school. They have a 38 percent acceptance rate for the freshmen. They usually come in with a 3.95-4.25 GPA. In order to apply at UC Davis, you need to have a high school diploma, have a C or higher in all A-G subjects, and take the ACT or SAT test. On campus tuition costs $34,323, off campus tuition costs $29,243. At this college, I would pursue a cell biology major. Cell biology combines principles from many disciplines for a more complete understanding of cell function. Cell biology majors at UC Davis have access to extensive laboratory resources and research opportunities. You can be at the forefront of new frontiers in research in genetics, disease processes and developmental biology. Requirements for this major include: biological sciences and mathematic concepts.

In order to become a veterinary pathologist you need to complete many steps. First, you

will
need to earn a Bachelor’s degree. You will need to major in something like cell biology or something
similar. I will also need to earn a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine). This program typically lasts about four years and features in-depth training in animal science. The first three years are pre-clinical and focus on coursework and lab skills. The fourth year presents you with essential hands-on learning through clinical experiences. In order to enroll in a DVM program, you do not need to possess a Bachelor’s degree, you only need a certain number of undergraduate credit hours. Before becoming a veterinary pathologist, you will need to get licensed. In order to get licensed, you need a DVM and have passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination. Finally, I will need to complete a postdoctoral degree program. In this program, a scholar is in mentored research and/or scholarly training to acquire professional skills needed to succeed in the career of their choosing. The expected salary for a veterinary pathologist is about one-hundred and eight thousand dollars. One would work about 40+ hours a week.
I think that veterinary pathology is a good career choice for me. I think so because I have a huge interest in cell biology. I want to learn more about cells and how they work. In order to be a good veterinary pathologist you need to have passion for animals. You need to truly care in caring for them. Remember, they can’t speak and tell you what is wrong with them, that’s why it is up to us be their voice and help them out. Veterinary pathologists are expected to write up diagnostics, and communicate with the veterinarians to share their results of their findings. You should go in having good general knowledge of animal care. Some personal skills you will need is patience. That it be with the research, a patient, or its owner. You will need to be able to provide accurate and detailed work. If you offer a solution for something, make sure you have looked at it from different aspects and provide evidence. You will also need to be able to work as a team. You will work with a team of pathologists, therefore, you will need to be able to share your ideas and information with the rest of the team. I feel that I am very compatible with this career choice. I have a passion for animals and truly care for their well-being. I will do everything in my power to help even if it is “just” a dog or any other animal for that matter. I have no problem with sharing my ideas and information with other pathologists. If that means it helps to find a cure for a disease, I will happily do it. I know little things of animal care even though I have not owned a dog or any other major animal, but I have had some experience helping other people with their pets. If everybody in the team is incorporating something and actually caring in the situation, I can work well with other people.
Ultimately, veterinary pathology is a good career choice for me. This is a good fit for me because of my interest for cell biology and my passion for animals. I also think UC Davis is a good college to help me get to this career, considering it is number one in veterinary medicine. I know the steps for becoming a successful veterinary pathologist and I will apply my knowledge when the time comes. I have a lot of the skills necessary for this career, so I think I will be successful in this career. I hope to work in a lab one day and be able to help every animal in need that comes in my way.