Surgeons are medical practitioners who use medical tools to pinpoint their patients’ problem areas, repair malfunctioning regions of the body and remove harmful structures. Surgery training programs teach practitioners to use surgical instruments safely and effectively.

Studies in pre-veterinary medicine may appeal to students who enjoy working outdoors and receiving real-world experience in pre-veterinary medicine. Real-world experience may help a student determine which direction to pursue after taking courses in a pre-vet program.