A veterinarian gives an injection to a cat.
Policeman, military? Nope. The most dangerous job in the United States seems surprising: veterinarian. In any case, this is the result of a new study. Indeed, one of the difficulties that veterinarians face is having to treat animals that can bite, scratch or even insert venom inside them.
Dr. Wilson says he has been bitten and hit numerous times during his 26 years of experience as a veterinarian. “With exotic animals, all of this brings another risk factor. Beyond injuries, there are risks of zoonotic diseases, that is to say diseases that are transmitted from an animal to a person,” he says. Dr. Wilson will soon undergo shoulder surgery due to horse knocks throughout his career. He also has a scar on his nose for more than 20 years after a dog bit him.
But beyond infections and physical injuries, the veterinary profession can also cause mental health problems. Dr. Wilson says that while his colleagues save the lives of many animals, they also have to slaughter a large number of them every week. “I remember one week where I had to put down four horses and 12 dogs. And at the end of the week, it was like I didn’t even know if I could do this anymore,” he says.
2023-09-21 14:20:56
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