From reptiles to birds and mammals, veterinarians can be the ones to understand how to handle animals when they are in need of medical attention. Studying veterinary medicine may involve learning surgery techniques and other medical treatments.

Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.