Hey I was just wondering I have always loved pets and always wanted to get into the field. But I am not really sure where to begin.. Can anyone help me out? What should I do?
2006-11-27 12:56:52 · 10 answers · asked by skulllman3000 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
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2006-11-27 12:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be an actual veterinarian, yes. You need undergrad courses (not necessarily a degree) and at least 4 yrs of DVM schooling.
If you are looking just to help out animals, there are kennel assistant jobs- experience preferred, but no schooling needed- I did this in high school. You basically just care for the animals- take them for walks, clean up after them, etc.
Then there is a vet assistant. My friend just completed the program. She had an 18 month course that was half class and half hands on at the veterinary clinic that sponsored it. I live in WI, so I do not know if other states have something like this.
After so many years as a vet assistant, you can take a test to become a vet technician and help out with surgeries. This would be the reg. nurse of the animal field. From that, you can take more courses and specialize in helping out in certain areas.
If you want to be anything but the actual vet, you just need a love for animals and willingness to learn. If you want to be a vet- take lots of science and math courses, esp biology and chemistry.
I am applying to vet school next fall (you need to apply a year early). If you have any other questions, feel free to email !
2006-11-27 13:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are still in high school or are not planning or wanting to go to Vet school in college right away I would reccomend Shadowing. Veterinary establishments will be fine with the idea of this if you ask, Shadowing is when you Shadow the vet. You watch the vet perform procedures, diagnose pets, etc. You can also attend some courses in the summer that will involve you looking for and identifying specimen in feces(illness, bacteria), you interacting with a variety of animals, and eventually you seeing an animal have surgery performed on it, most likely spaying or neutering. Vet shadowing is highly reccommended and I'm sure it will look great on a resume if applying to Vet school. My close friend did vet shadowing, her mother simply called in and asked since it is not advertised and every week she watched what went on in an animal hospital. It was completely free and she even got to watch an animal being fixed.
2006-11-27 13:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by Elle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to do very well in high school and get a good score on your SAT. Then you need to apply to a school to get your undergraduate work done and make sure those credits transfer to the vet school you are interested in. It takes about 8 years of college to become a vet and that is the only way to get a vet med degree. Ask your high scool counselor(if you are in high school) or talk to your family vet
2006-11-27 14:14:39 · answer #4 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To become a vet, yes, college is mandatory. And vet school is VERY competitive. Entry is not easy. Excellent grades in your 4-year college, references, and experience to get into a vet school.
Vet Techs also have mandatory college.
If you aren't looking to go that route, start applying for jobs at vet offices. You can often work in a non-veterinary manner as a vet assistant.
Good luck to you. : )
2006-11-27 13:01:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Veterinary Medicine is the same as Human Medicine in the respect that you have to be graduated from an accredited university and state licensed in order to legally practice and get your DEA license. You can choose another job in this field and get your education at a Vo-Tech type institution, but you will be working for minimum wage.
2006-11-27 13:15:14 · answer #6 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to start look for a vet that takes volunteers, you will learn alot and it is hours under your belt you will need to be working at a vets office while taking your classes some you can do on line look up vet med team times and you will find out what you need i am a vet tech myself and i love my ,remember if you love animals ,this is the job for you , it comes with ups and downs life and death so think this through,you have to dig in pee and poop,handle blood,bones ,vicious and nice animals,a strong stomach is a necessity good luck to you
2006-11-27 13:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by kat_luvr2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually in some states Vet Techs are not required to have a college degree. Some can be trained on the job, but if you want to become a Veteranarian you must go to college.
2006-11-27 13:03:11 · answer #8 · answered by barksabit 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to college for four years and then choose a vet school, take the required entrance courses, apply and hope for the best but you better be super smart if you want to get in. It is harder to get in one than medical school.
2006-11-27 13:40:56 · answer #9 · answered by Patricia S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 21:32:30 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋