Backyard poultry continues to increase in popularity. Poultry owners often find it difficult to secure veterinary services and guidance as most poultry DVMs are deployed in large operations.
Companion animal practitioners can take poultry under their wing by incorporating into their practice medical care for these birds and by counseling clients on proper fowl husbandry.” – Joan Capuzzi, VMD
Source: DVM 360, October 2020. Link. Poultry life is distinct from that of other species, and small animal veterinarians would fill an invaluable niche by providing care for their hospital clients’ backyard farm birds which also helps insure human health.
INSIGHTS: Clinics making new DVM or vet nurse-tech hires in 1Q21 may wish to consider poultry experience. Easter chicks will arrive in local farm stores mid-March.