Kremer addresses some common questions about specialists below: 1. What is the difference between my vet and a specialist?
A specialist is a vet who has completed veterinary college and obtained a DVM degree, and then gone on to complete an additional 3-5 years of formal training in a specific field, such as internal medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, etc. To become board-certified, the vet must complete a 3-5 year program of an internship and residency, and then pass a very rigorous exam process.
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