I love all types of animals and watch animal planet all the time. I own and have had one dog, ride and care for horses on the weekends and don't mind blood. I had a few lizards once. I caught them in my yard. I am 10 and have wanted to be a vet for 2 years. I have studied alot about animals and know the behaviors and what they mean. Any answers from vets are also appreciated.
2006-10-30 01:36:03 · 8 answers · asked by Sadie 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I like to do what is best for animals get all A's in school , love science, have a dog and work with horses on weekends. I study hard and watch animal planet. Gore and blood (as in surgeries) dosen't bother me. I am 10 and don't find fish or reptiles scary.
2006-10-30 01:56:14 · update #1
You might be a good vet. Remember though - vets also have to do some things that aren't pleasant, such as euthanizing (putting down) animals who don't respond to medical treatment, etc.
2006-10-30 01:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by Trader 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi Sadie. It sounds like you're on the right track.
You need to have a lot more than a love for animals. You need to be smart (it takes an awful lot to get into vet school, and even more to get through!), you need to have a love for medicine and you need excellent people skills.
You also need to be pretty tough...getting into vet school is hard, but in the greater scheme of things, that's the easy part! The hours, even while you're still at vet school, are terrible. You get the 'joys' of dealing with stupid people on a daily basis (the flipside of that is that you also meet some absolutely wonderful people), you need to be able to deal with animal suffering, and things like euthanasia are part and parcel of daily practice.
That said, I'm training as a vet and I love it. I'd never want to do anything else. If it's the right job for you, then it's a brilliant thing to do.
Like others have said, when you're a little older, start approaching animal shelters to do some volunteer work. When you get to high school, find out if they've got an organised work experience program, and use that to spend some time in a vet clinic. A little determination goes a long way, so if you keep on working at it, you'll do well. If you don't make it to vet school, there are always other careers, like veterinary nursing.
2006-11-01 23:04:39 · answer #2 · answered by Loz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get old enough to work volunteer at an animals hospital as a kennel worker or assistant. You gain much needed experience for school and get a better idea of whether this is what you want to do or not. As you get older you can get more experience. The most important thing is that you have excellent grades. Vet schools are very hard to get into. Make sure that you are strong in science and math classes and take extra classes of these in high school. Once in undergrad major in a science based course. If you are in a state that has a veterinary school your chances of getting in are better, as in state students are given preference. It is more difficult to get into a school that is not in your state until you have all A's. Work hard in school and gain alot of experience and you might well be on your way. You will think all of your life you can't wait to get to vet school and then when you are there you will think it is the hardest thing you have ever done and wish you weren't here. But I have heard that it is very rewarding once you are done (I guess I'll see when I graduate in a year).
2006-10-30 09:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by bassetmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You seem like a smart and caring kid. I think you would make a good Vet! Just keep in mind that in order to be a vet, you may have to put a very sick or injured animal to sleep (give it a shot to kill it.) I wanted to be a vet until I found out about that! I've started a small kitten rescue group for ophaned kittens (under 6 weeks) that wouldn't live otherwise and I love it. Also consider a zoo keeper or animal trainer. I believe you can be whatever you want to be and I'm sure you'll be great at it. Just try to remember your dreams when you become a teen and would rather be out with friends than studying. Best of luck to you.
2006-10-30 13:23:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom is training to be a vet and says its a lot of hard work she has 4 months left on her course she is a vet nurse in the uk and i think you would make a good vet
2006-10-30 10:38:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go for it!! there aren't enough vets out there...I'm a medical adviser for guinea pigs at a local humane society shelter...there vet loves it because it saves them a lot of money and he has never questioned my diagnoses and treatments.
2006-10-30 10:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
call AREA 51
2006-10-30 09:45:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
eat fish, theres nothinh wrong whit that
2006-10-30 09:44:45 · answer #8 · answered by alonso 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋