Individuals who are interested in veterinary medicine should have an inquiring mind and keen powers of observation. Aptitude and interest in the biological sciences are important.

Veterinarians need a life long interest in scientific learning as well as a like and understanding of animals. Veterinarians should be able to meet, talk, and work well with a variety of people.

Veterinarians may have to euthanatize (humanely kill) an animal that is very sick or severely injured and cannot get well. When an animal dies, the veterinarian must deal with the owner's grief and loss.  Also, the veterinarian can be sued if purposely putting down a well animal.  That is killing for pleasure.