Do you want to become a veterinary doctor?

DR RICHARD D SUU-IRE  (MSc, PhD), Specialist Wildlife Veterinarian and Senior Lecturer, School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Ghana answers your questions on how to become a veterinary doctor.

Dr Richard Suu-Ire

1. Who is a Veterinarian?

A veterinarian is a medical professional who protects the health and well-being of both animals and people.

They diagnose and control animal diseases and treat sick and injured animals. Our goal is to preserve quality of life and alleviate pain while making sure we work with our pet owners as best as we can to help them care for their pets.

When taking the veterinarian's oath, a doctor solemnly swears to use his or her scientific knowledge and skills "for the benefit of society, through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the