How do I become a veterinarian?
I do not recommend it. At 13 you are an 8th grader or very fresh - freshman. Let me just tell you: it’s only 4 more years and the whole thing changes. Uni is great but GEDs are quite a ways harder to pass the test for than traditional diplomas.Vet school is harder to get into than medical school as there are fewer spots. You’ll be competing with people who had honors all through high school and a near perfect record. No matter the reason, dropping out carries a huge negative connotation that will require something massive to counter and prevail against.I did not like high school very much either but it’s the best thing to set up for a veterinary degree. (Remember, you HAVE to have your doctorates degree to get your license!) In HS you likely have access to agriculture classes… TAKE THEM. ALL OF THEM. Participate as heavily as possible in something like 4-H or FFA. When going into animal related degrees, schools want to not only see grades but initiative. They want to see what drive you’ve got to handle the smallest kitten to the meanest bull (they will teach you small and large animals in uni. When you open a clinic thats when you decide what types you’ll treat. I’m into livestock, zoo/exotics, and wildlife!) and by handling livestock in FFA & pass with flying colors in the ag classes that’ll show you really want to do it. I got a full ride scholarship to my current uni because my HS ag classes were all straight 100’s and had livestock -mostly steers- through FFA, something I couldnt have done w/o high school.Whenever your classes bum you out remember HS is the worst, undergrad is ok and graduate is the best. By the time you get to graduate school you’ll be doing nothing but hands on. My freshman uni year, we learned to float (file down) a horse’s teeth. I actually got in there and filed a real horses mouth! Dont risk such an opportunity because you cant bear the current situation. As Mrs.Obama says, it does get better. (Just give it a go tell the nay sayers to shove off in any way you’d like ;) )
I think I might want to be a veterinarian. How much math will I have to study?
To become a veterinarian you will need to have an undergraduate major in a biology-related field. These majors often require calculus I and II. Some veterinary schools require statistics for admission but not all. There are currently 28 accredited veterinary schools in the country and each one has slightly different admissions course requirements. Admission into veterinary school is highly residency based, so identify your "state school" and find their particular requirements. Its not impossible to get in, particularly into your state school. Study hard, keep up with the Math and get as much experience working with animals and veterinarians as possible! Best of luck.
I’m considering becoming a vet tech/animal care technician, any tips as I research and decide?
Be prepared for bag things. I experiencdd my firsy patient death when I was still in my externship. Inwas the attending nurse during a dental whenthe cat coded. We tried everything, but couldn't get her back. I went home that day, held my own cat, and mourned.But never again has that happened, expect for the rare circumstance where I get frustrated thay we couldn’t save one, or a particular situation touches my soul and the owner’s pain is all too familiar. I have only cried with an owner on three our of the hundreds of euthanasia’s I have been a part of. You have to be able to steel yourself against that pain, or you will burn our fast. Because remember, you may go from one room, where owners are saying goodbye, to the next room, where the owbers have a new puppy. And you must leave your grief at the door. If that light switch doesn’t exist in you, or you can’t make one, then the veterinary field is not for uou.
What classes should I do to become a veterinarian?
It varies between veterinary schools, but for a good overview, go here:https://www.aavmc.org/data/files...As you will see, courses in biology, chemistry, and physics are needed for almost every accredited program in the US. Most also require mathematics (statistics and calculus), English composition, and social sciences. Some may also require business, animal nutrition, or other electives. These requirements may change slightly each year, so I’d keep an eye on them throughout your college career if you plan to apply.If you are interested in applying to veterinary school, most people go into a major that will help fulfill these requirements (such as biology, chemistry, or animal science). I would suggest you do that, and then research schools that you would like to apply to and determine what their individual course requirements are. There may be some schools you do not apply to because they have a single course requirement that is not needed for any other schools on your list, and the time/money to fulfill that requirement is not worth it to you.There are also GPA restrictions and required experience (shadowing at veterinary clinics, etc) at many schools that you should be aware of early on in the process. You will also need to take the GRE. If you do very poorly your first year of college, it can be very difficult to make up the ground so you can apply with the minimum GPA. Also realize that most people that apply have a GPA higher than the minimum. These statistics can usually be found on the individual programs’ websites. Since these programs are competitive, it is good to know how you will stack up to the average applicant. The minimum GPA may be a 3.2, but if the average applicant has a 3.5, you will have to make up ground in other areas (GRE scores, experience, recommendations) if you want to have a competitive application.I would also highly recommend you research overall cost of each program. Many veterinarians come out of school with considerable debt. Veterinarians actually have a very, very poor debt-to-income ratio, and we do not make nearly what M.D.s make despite similar debt loads. Although it can be very easy to say you want to go to a certain school because it has a particular program, I personally would consider cost as my number 1 deciding factor. This is a good source for that information: AAVMC Member Institution Tuition Map
Which is more difficult: becoming a doctor or a veterinarian?
It is more difficult to get into veterinary school than it is to get into medical school. I would expect the four year programs are similar in difficulty and intensity. Med students learn about more types of testing that are available for their patients and likely learn more diseases than a vet student learns about each species, but the total number of diseases they learn about is likely the same, the vet has to learn different ones for each species. I also suspect that the costs of attending university are about the same for both, but there may be more scholarships available for med students. After vet school a vet can opt to do an internship or residency and become board certified like a doctor can, but for vets its 1–3 years and its 3–5 years for a doctor I believe. The amount of sleep one gets depends on the type of practice the vet will do…zoo animal vets and vets working in practices that see emergencies don’t get much sleep either. Medical doctors get paid at least 2–3 times what vets do for the same level of education, same level of services provided and the exact same procedures sometimes. It is emotionally very hard on vets because many people do not value their animals lives as much as they would a family member, and because there is no universal health insurance that pet owners take out so a lot of them cannot pay for services that would easily correct an animal’s problem. Performing euthanasia is also extremely emotionally difficult. The guilt and sorrow can be overwhelming. Suicide rates are higher for veterinarians than for doctors. Vets will not euthanize animals just because their owners won’t pay their bills. They will only euthanize when there is no other way, and they agonize over it. Doctors agonize over the end stages of their patients too, and wish they would pass to end their suffering…but only someone who has never performed a euthanasia would consider it a relief. So, there really isn’t an answer hear. As a doctor you get more money and get insurance support. As a vet you develop closer bonds with your patients and have less legal hoops to jump through. Apples and oranges.
I'm in 12th grade. How should I go about to become a veterinary doctor in India?
Hi :) I really love veterinary. Wanted to do that but changed my mind. Yet i have inmense knowledge about the subject. I will tell you exactly how tou can go about it :) After 12th with physics, chemistry and biology, apply for AIPVT (ALL INDIA PRE-VETERINARY TEST), MHTCET (MAHARASHTRA CET), KEAM (KERALA), CENTAC (PONDICHERRY), GADVASU (PUNJAB, HIMACHAL), GUJCER (GUJRAT) or AICEE (ALL INDIA COMMON ENTRANCE EXAMINATION).Aipvt fills 15% of seats of all colleges. Pondicherry has 5 reserved seats for goan students since Goa has no veterinary college. Maharashtra has 6 veterinary colleges. Gujarat has 8 (or more). Kerala has one which has 40 seats for bachelors.You have to stress on biology (zoology) more than physics followed by chemistry. NCERT are the only books you need, believe me! 11th-12th portion. I know after boards you hardly get like 2 months to study, but veterinary exams are easy :)After answering these exams, your scores will go to VCI (VETERINARY COUNCIL OF INDIA) and they will call you for counselling :)BVSc (Bachelor's of Veterinary Science) is of 5 years duration with 6 months internship included. Then you select your subject for MVSc (Masters of Veterinary Science) from Medicine, Surgery, etc. I personally always wanted to become a surgeon ♡I will suggest you strongly to start volunteering at as many animal shelters as possible and take your yearly PRE-EXPOSURE ANTI-RABIES Vaccines :) Prevention is better than Cure, right?And then just jump with both feet into this beautiful ocean of veterinary. It is one of the best profession which will give you more satisfaction and happiness than any other!You need to have an eagle's eye, a lion's heart and a lady's hand for this. Give your very best buddy.Best Luck to you.Regards,HIMAANI
What to study to become a Marine vet?
I always loved Marine Biology, and after watching the Dolphin Tale, I just wanted to do that for the rest of my life. I'm studying all 3 sciences- Biology and Chemistry at A level, and Physics as an Intermediate (with 3 other intermediate subjects). I want to work as a marine vet, sort of like in the film The Dolphin Tale. But I'm not exactly sure what Undergraduate course I would need to take in University to do so- Marine biology? Animal behavior? Marine zoology? I am really confused! And I would love it if you could help answer my question. This is what I want to do for the rest of my life. And is it true, that people who go after this kind of job do NOT get a very good salary? People often tell me to work at Sea World if its what I really want to do. But I'm not so sure as yet. And I would like to attend the University of Newcastle in England. Thank you.
Different types of jobs and majors involving animals?
So I'm only going into ninth grade and I know it's early but I just want to have an idea. And if I don't like it, I can always change in these four years. But I was wondering about jobs/things to major in involving animals. I know marine biology, zoology, etc. But all of this is fuzzy. Can anyone tell me jobs in this field and what the salary is, how long it takes in college, what to major in, what they exactly do, etc?