The Given Name Jack. Originally a nickname for John, it is now also a popular name on its own. It derives from the earlier Jakin a medieval nickname for John. Jack is a diminutive of John. See John for further details. Jack is good for parents who want a name that is elegant and simple.
Small animal veterinarians are practitioners that specialize in the health management of dogs, cats, birds, exotics, and other companion animals. Small animal veterinarians are licensed animal health professionals that are qualified to diagnose and treat a variety of companion species. Small animal practitioners commonly treat dogs and cats as well as other small mammals, birds, and reptiles that are kept as pets.
Preveterinary Medicine. Veterinary medicine frequently deals with the recognition, treatment, control, and prevention of disease among animals. The traditional functions, including treatment of companion, sport, food, and fiber animals have continued to be a major concern of veterinarians, but new areas are rapidly emerging. To name a few: cancer research, immunology, genetics, public health, and legal and environmental medicine.