# Veterinary

Veterinarians are the frontline of equine health and well-being on EquinoxMC. From preventing disease with vaccines to treating complex injuries and illnesses, vets are essential to stable management and performance horse care.

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## 🩺 What Does a Vet Do?

Certified veterinarians are responsible for:

* Diagnosing illnesses and injuries
* Administering vaccines and treatments
* Prescribing medication and care plans
* Performing tests, scans, and emergency interventions

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## 🏫 Becoming a Veterinarian

To become a certified vet:

1. Attend veterinary classes at **Harpbury University**
2. Pass the **Vet Certification Exam**
3. Submit a formal **application for staff review**
4. If accepted, gain access to vet-only items, commands, and responsibilities

> 📝 Exams do not automatically grant the role — you must apply.

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## 💉 Vaccines

| Vaccine             | Price  |
| ------------------- | ------ |
| **Tetanus**         | $23.99 |
| **Rabies**          | $58.00 |
| **Flu**             | $35.00 |
| **Strangles**       | $38.00 |
| **West Nile Virus** | $30.25 |
| **Equine Herpes**   | $52.90 |
| **Dewormer**        | $4.99  |

> ✅ Vaccines prevent diseases and may be required before attending shows or breeding.

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## 💊 Medicines

| Medication                | Price   | Use                                              |
| ------------------------- | ------- | ------------------------------------------------ |
| **Steroids**              | $35.95  | Reduces inflammation and boosts recovery         |
| **Antibiotics**           | $40.00  | Treats bacterial infections                      |
| **Bandage**               | $100.00 | Used for dressing major wounds                   |
| **Anti-inflammatories**   | $79.00  | Reduces pain and swelling                        |
| **Poultice**              | $7.93   | Draws out heat, swelling, or infection           |
| **Wound Powder**          | $7.86   | Helps dry and protect small cuts and grazes      |
| **Antifungal Cream**      | $6.15   | Treats skin conditions like rain rot or ringworm |
| **Parasiticides**         | $4.99   | Treats internal or external parasites            |
| **Antihistamines**        | $4.10   | Used for allergic reactions or hives             |
| **Eye Drops**             | $8.00   | Treats eye irritation or infection               |
| **Pain Medication**       | $31.00  | General pain relief                              |
| **Antiseptic Medication** | $15.98  | Prevents infection in wounds                     |

> 💊 Some medications may require diagnosis or scan confirmation before use.

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## 🧪 Medical Tools

| Tool                     | Description                                   |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------------------- |
| **DNA Sample Container** | Collects biological samples for testing       |
| **Ice Pack**             | Reduces swelling and bruising                 |
| **Bot Knife**            | Used to remove bot fly larvae                 |
| **Scalpel**              | Required for minor surgical procedures        |
| **Blood Test Kit**       | Analyzes internal health and infections       |
| **Ultrasound**           | Visualizes pregnancies and soft tissue damage |
| **X-ray**                | Used for diagnosing fractures or joint issues |
| **Stitching Kit**        | Used to suture cuts or surgical wounds        |

> 🧰 Tools will be usable through vet-only menus and will integrate with plugin-based illnesses and injuries.

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## 🔧 How to Treat a Horse

1. Right-click the horse to open the **Health Menu**
2. Review symptoms, select a diagnosis or test
3. Choose the proper vaccine, medicine, or tool
4. Apply treatment and monitor healing progress

> 🧪 Some conditions may need scans or follow-up care.

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## 🤖 Auto-Vet System

If no player vets are online, use the **Auto-Vet NPC**:

* Visit the clinic and pay a fee
* Select treatment from a list
* More expensive than using a player vet
* Not all conditions may be treatable

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## 🏥 Where to Work

Veterinarians operate from the **Harpbury Health Estate**. There may be private practises down the line.&#x20;

* Exam rooms and recovery stalls
* Treatment supply shelves
* Scanning and test stations
* Emergency care units
