What is a Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist?

A veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who has completed advanced training in a specific field of veterinary medicine following graduation from veterinary college. This includes training internships and residencies, completion of research projects as well as passing examinations evaluating their knowledge in that specialty area. Much like human medicine, a general or family practice veterinarian may call in a veterinary specialist to help if a patient is suffering from something out of the ordinary.