What classes should I take in high school to be better equipped to be a vet when I'm older?

Question

I'm in the NC school system, so that makes a difference on what courses. I'm a rising sophmore.

Answer 1

There should be a regional tech high school that you can apply to. It's an alternative high school that promotes careers. Typically, it started as a way for kids to get job training while in high school, but in many areas, there are specialty programs for pre-vet, pre-med, and more. These schools gear studies, projects, and internships toward what universities are looking for and are usually in contact with these schools (more so than a normal guidance dept. in a high school, which has to serve the interests of all students. Tech schools are focused on only a few areas, so they can be more involved in preparing you for college).For many kids, though, it's a tough decision to switch high schools when they are already settled in their own school.

Lastly, don't feel you have to get into a university that offers a vet program. Doing well in any pre-vet/animal science college will make you desirable to a vet school. I am sure you know the statistics for getting into vet school, but check out the stats for drop-outs. Universities would rather invest in someone who has proven themselves (successfully completed a pre-vet, 4 yr program) than take a chance on an 18 yr old who may or may not change majors in 18 months.

Answer 2

music as it is reli good confidence builder and when u working with animals in that kinda way u need confidance

Answer 3

It is always nice to take a lot of science courses.  I would email or call your school guidance counselor and ask him/her.  You could also to the website of the university that you want to attend and email a professor in one of the departments.  

Answer 4

our school has a "veterinary assistance" class, but anything that has to do with science will help!

Answer 5

well it is very advisable to take sciences... especially bioly which you will need most probably but also chemistry is very important and some colleges require physics too so i think you should call you school or guidance counsellor to ask for a professional point of view.... personally i also thinkyou should take something like maths, it is sometimes required!

Answer 6

Sciences & math