While they specifically practice veterinary medicine, which is a specialized field within healthcare, they are still considered part of the broader healthcare sector.
Here's why:
* Focus on Health: Just like human doctors, veterinarians diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses in their patients (animals).
* Medical Practices: Veterinarians use similar practices to human healthcare professionals, including diagnosis, surgery, medication, and preventative care.
* Interconnectedness: Veterinary medicine often overlaps with human healthcare, such as in the areas of public health (zoonoses), research, and even the treatment of certain human conditions (animal-assisted therapy).
So, while veterinarians have their own specialized field, they are undeniably an integral part of the larger healthcare landscape.