THE VETERINARY DOCTOR'S ROLE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.9733142331083

• Palavras-chave: Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Practice Areas.

• Keywords: Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Practice Areas.

• Abstract:

  This research aims to evaluate the level of knowledge of the population regarding the performance of the veterinarian in Public Health. This professional is of great importance for collective health, what few people know is that he can perform different functions and occupy several positions in this area, being able to work from the inspection of products of animal origin to the front line of combating a pandemic. To assess the population's level of knowledge about the performance of veterinary professionals in this area, a standard online questionnaire with 6 questions on the subject was sent. The results obtained showed that regardless of age and education level, there is still a lot of misinformation on the subject. Most answered that they know the importance of the veterinarian for the health of the population, but they are not aware that, due to the general training that this professional has, they can also act as a manager or be in charge of a Health Department. It is essential that the veterinarian guarantees his space within public health, so that he is increasingly valued within this area. In addition, it is essential that the students of the course have a better understanding of their work in the area and seek practical experience within this sector.