How to be a Veterinarian?

Question

I live in Connecticut. I was wondering what classes to take in high school and college. How does the college system work?

Answer 1

my dad is a vet and he could tell me ill email u or something

Answer 2

Here's some info to get you started.

Also, see about gaining some experience before college by volunteering/working at animal-related job. Such as a Vet clinic, animal shelter, wildlife rehab, etc.

http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/anima...

Preparation Advice

Students interested in a career in veterinary medicine should begin their preparation by doing well in general science and biology in junior high school. They need to take a strong science, math, and biology program in high school. To be considered for admission to a college of veterinary medicine, a student must first complete undergraduate preveterinary medical coursework, which usually includes three to four years of college study, with specific course requirements. Each college of veterinary medicine establishes its own preveterinary requirements. Typical requirements include basic language and communication skills, social sciences, humanities, mathematics, chemistry, and the biological and physical sciences.

Preveterinary Coursework

Preveterinary coursework can be completed at many colleges and universities, including those at which the veterinary medical schools are located. Students should check with the veterinary college to which they plan to apply to be sure they take all required courses. They should also be certain that credits from the preveterinary courses they take at the school of their choice are acceptable to the veterinary colleges.

Completion of a preveterinary program does not guarantee admission to a college of veterinary medicine. Admission to veterinary school is highly competitive. Applicants usually have grades of "B" or better, especially in the sciences and may be required by the veterinary school admission policies to take appropriate examinations such as the Graduate Record Examination. Most colleges give preference to candidates with animal or veterinary related experience. The number of qualified applicants who are admitted to veterinary colleges nationwide varies from year to year, but the average acceptance rate is approximately 43 percent.

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Questions about Veterinary Medicine

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How to get a job like this

Get excellent grades in high school and college and take animal-related courses like biology and zoology. Gain experience by volunteering or working in animal-related jobs or research programs. Go into an organized program for animal science. Registered veterinary technicians take a two-year course to earn a license. Veterinary training requires many years of college, internship, and residency (a two- or three-year position to give you experience in a specialty). The competition is stiff. Many of us have always wanted to work with animals, but jobs in these professions are scarce. Be interested and dedicated, and be persistent!

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What are some of the fields in veterinary medicine?

Answer 3

i dunno

Answer 4

Cant tellya how the systems works, but get a job at a vet, u'll figure it out