I'm interested in becoming a zoo veterinarin, but what major is recommended..?

Question

Zoology or Animal Biology? does it matter..?

perhaps other majors?..and any advice. =)

Answer 1

Do zoology or pre-veterinary medicine, or just plain pre-med.    I had lots of my fellow zoology majors go on to vet school..a few got accepted at UC Davis..one of the best vet schools in the nation.

Answer 2

Vet schools rarely take students not in a pre-vet program.  The only way your would get to vet school in zoology or biology would be to have straight A's and be highly recommended.  Vet schools will sometimes take a student that has a masters in zoology or biology.

There is more competition for vet schools that almost all other professional schools, that includes med school.  Med school drop out often try to make it in vet school.  Most don't make it.

Answer 3

yes biology for sure

and i would ask your teacher for a carrer finder site that tells u what to maijor in

Answer 4

There is not a "veterinary major" or a "medical school major" as such at the undergraduate level. If you enroll in a pre-med or pre-vet program, they just make sure that you take your pre-requisites like basic biology, chemistry, organic chemistry and physics (2 semesters of each of these). These are all that are required to take the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) that both programs require scores from in order to enter. So technically, you could major in anything - and some colleges appreciate a well-rounded individual with varying interests - as long as you take and pass the pre-req's with flying colors AND score very to extremely well on the MCAT exam. Also don't shirk your other classes. If you need to adjust and take a lighter course load because you're taking science courses, do it. Maintaining a high GPA is also important.

Now, obviously you would be more comfortable with the material if you beef it up with other zoology, biology, animal science, and other science courses (chemistry, biochemistry, etc.). And many times - since it is so competitive - the vet and med schools prefer at least some graduate school (or even a master's degree) including research experience. It also helps if you can get experience helping out in an existing vet practice as a tech or assistant. All your science and research professors and a practicing vet (or 2) will be able to write recommendation letters for you - these are very important, so make sure you have a good working relationship with at least 3-4 of these people.

Check out vet school programs and requirements and start applying after undergrad school. If you don't make it in the 1st time around, keep working on your credentials (grad school, research, part-time vet help, re-take MCAT if necessary) so you can show that you've made progress when you re-apply. You may have to move out of state and establish residency in a different state to be considered eligible for some programs.

Once you are in a vet program, just like your undergrad experience you'll take a lot of general vet courses before you specialize in an area like zoo medicine.

Good luck!!! With hard work and dedication, you can absolutely do this. :-)