On our episode this week, we explore the Cleveland Zoo for earth day.
Zoo veterinarians are medical professionals who specialize in the care of exotic, wild, and non-domestic animals in the zoo.
They must be skilled in problem solving, science, medicine, strong communication skills, animal handling skills, as well as technical expertise.
The average salary for a zoo veterinarian in the United States is around $116 thousand dollars a year, depending on experience and location.
We sat down with Dr. Debra Barbarits, a staff veterinarian at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo to answer your questions!