Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and injuries in animals. A veterinarian (often called a ‘vet' for short) is a medical practitioner who has specialized in the field of veterinary medicine. To be certified as a veterinarian and be granted a DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), or VMD (Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris) degree, one has to attend four years of veterinary school after the four years of college.

Veterinary medicine is a wide field and veterinarians have several career options to choose from. Some teach in colleges of veterinary medicine or medical schools; or work for animal food companies or pharmaceutical companies. Others work with research scientists in laboratories to broaden knowledge in the field, or to prevent and treat various human health problems. Still others provide veterinary services to animals on farms, ranches, and zoos.

But over 50% of veterinarians opt to work in private practices and care for animals that can be kept as pets – such as dogs, cats, rabbits, as well as reptiles and birds. They diagnose and treat animal infections and diseases; vaccinate; set bone fractures; perform surgery; help in birthing and reproduction; and advise owners about breeding, behavior, and feeding. They also help and guide in the prevention of transmission of animal diseases to humans.

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Oahu, with its wide range of quality medical services, has many highly qualified veterinarians; as well as several well-equipped animal hospitals and clinics all over the island. Given below are lists of the veterinarians and veterinary hospitals and clinics on the island of Oahu.