what qualifications do i need to become a vet?

Answer 1

In the US you need to go to a AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) acrredited school and recieve 8 years of schooling. 4 years are pre-vet. med and 4 years are actualy vet classes. Once you graduate you then need atleast a one year residency. Lastly you need to take state and national tests to recieve your Vet lisence

Answer 2

I am applying to vet school next fall (and attending, if I am accepted, the year after that). The min. I would say to get is a biology degree and a chemistry minor. You do not need a degree to get in, but it is very competitive- about 2800 get in a year with close to 10,000+ applying.
Experience is the major key. Work with animals any way you can. A vet office would be the best, but otherwise volunteer at the humane society, work at a stable, etc. Experience is what sets you apart from everyone else.
You need a good GPA, most schools have an average of around 3.6ish. You also need at least 1200 on the GRE.
I am applying with bio and wildlife majors, captive wildlife and chem minor, and have worked in a zoo, trained horses, had a variety of pets, have a 3.8 GPA, and I am still worried about getting in. I am taking the GRE's in a month.
It is harder than a human Dr- you have to learn multiple species instead of just one. Vet school is 4 yrs, but can be longer with internships and residencies. Salary: Vet students fresh out of college- about 30k, while experenced were about 60-75k. Human doctors: 100k right out of school, 200k+ once established.
Check out the www.aavmc.org Most schools use this to apply, and has all the information you will need.

Answer 3

- proficiency in biology, chemistry, math, and problem solving
- undergrad degree, preferably in a pre-vet program
- 4 more years to get your PhD
- probably a year or two more doing an internship or working under an established vet

It's a GREAT paying position and can be very rewarding, but I'm told it's harder to make it through vet school than it is to become a regular family doctor.

Answer 4

In Michigan you have to have at least a Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Medicine and you have to be licensed. The laws vary from state to state, but I'm betting most states will require some type of degree and will have some type of certification/licensing process that you'd have to go through.

Answer 5

A vet is a Dr. I would think 7 years of veterinary med school.

Answer 6

Veterinary qualification

Answer 7

depends where you are...in australia you need a Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree not all Universities have the course so you will haveto search around