I Want to Be a Veterinarian - I Can Read! Level One

Sep 29, 2026

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I Want to Be a Veterinarian introduces young readers to community helpers through a friendly, story-based look at veterinary care. Gus the dog visits Dr. Wells for a checkup, where she weighs him, examines his eyes, nose, and mouth, and listens to his heart. Simple descriptions explain what vets do and how they help sick and hurt animals feel better. The text also highlights reading-stage guidance for parents and the I Can Read series.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages38

Reading Time59 min

AccessFree to download

Dear Parent

Shared Reading

Beginning Reading

Reading With Help

Reading Alone

Advanced Reading

I Can Read!1 I Want to Be aVeterinarian Veterinarians help sick andhurt animals feel better.Do you know that there aremany different ways to be aveterinarian?When I bring mydog,Gus,to his checkup,I learnthat there are all kinds of vets—vets who work in laboratories,vets who work with wildanimals,and more! I Want to Be a Veterinarianis a Level One I Can Read in anew series that introduces youngreaders to important communityhelpers. # Dear Parent:Your child's love of reading starts here! Every child learns to read in a different way and at his or her ownspeed.Some go back and forth between reading levels and readfavorite books again and again.Others read through each level inorder.You can help your young reader improve and become moreconfident by encouraging his or her own interests and abilities.Frombooks your child reads with you to the first books he or she readsalone,there are I Can Read Books for every stage of reading: ## SHARED READING Basic language,word repetition,and whimsical illustrations,ideal for sharing with your emergent reader ## BEGINNING READING Short sentences,familiar words,and simple conceptsfor children eager to read on their own ## READING WITH HELP Engaging stories,longer sentences,and language playfor developing readers ## READING ALONE Complex plots,challenging vocabulary,and high-interest topicsfor the independent reader ## ADVANCED READING Short paragraphs,chapters,and exciting themesfor the perfect bridge to chapter books I Can Read Books have introduced children to the joy of readingsince 1957.Featuring award-winning authors and illustrators and afabulous cast of beloved characters,I Can Read Books set thestandard for beginning readers. A lifetime of discovery begins with the magical words“I Can Read!” Visit www.icanread.com for informationon enriching your child's reading experience. Dad and I are waiting to see the veterinarian—or animal doctor. R We brought our dog,Gus.It is time for his checkup. SC Soon Dr.Wells calls usinto the exam room.She weighs Gus. Dr.Wells looks into his eyes,nose,and mouth.She listens to his heart. “Gus is one healthy dog!”Dr.Wells says.She is a great vet. She is so friendly and gentle. "I wish I could be a vet,"I tell her."I love animals.But I am allergic to cats.”

FAQs

What does a veterinarian do during Gus’s checkup?

Dr. Wells weighs Gus, looks at his eyes, nose, and mouth, and listens to his heart. She then tells them Gus is one healthy dog.

Why is the story meant to be read at different levels?

The parent guidance explains that children learn to read at their own speed, moving through stages in different ways. The I Can Read books provide options for each stage.

How do the books in the I Can Read series help parents support reading?

The text encourages parents to follow their child’s interests and abilities and to read together from shared reading through independent reading.

Sep 29, 2026

Uploaded by Aditya