CHAPTER III 



THE VETERINARY PROFESSION 



Many who feel an interest in the treatment of 

 animal diseases, may be astonished to learn that, 

 although institutions for learning in veterinary- 

 science had long been established in France, 

 Germany, and other European states, it was not 

 until the year 1791 that a well-recognised veteri- 

 nary college was founded in England. 



There is no necessity for us to draw com- 

 parisons between the ancient and modern veteri- 

 nary student, to the detriment of the former. 

 Suffice it to say, that nowadays those who take 

 their "diplomas" at this seat of learning, situated 

 in Camden Town, London, have their industry 

 more severely tested than would have been the 

 case had they entered a century ago. 



In order that we may sufficiently appreciate 

 their labours, we will try and glean an insight 

 into " The Royal Veterinary College " course, and 

 briefly describe the career of the full-blown vet, 

 finishing up with a few hints that may be useful 

 to whosoever cares to choose this profession. 



Before students can enter the college, they 

 must pass a preliminary examination in general 

 education : such subjects as English grammar 

 and composition, Latin, mathematics, and either 



