2006-12-07 08:36:36 · 7 answers · asked by ilovedogs 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Focus heavily on math and earth sciences classes right now, read independently and think about summer camps related to your field. You can also write to the vet offices in your area and see if you can "job shadow" during the summer, so you can observe what it's like day to day in the field. That way, you will begin to understand what the job entails. Maybe when you are older, if you do a good job now, you can return for an internship or and aide position and get some first hand experience! Good luck pursuing your dream!
2006-12-07 08:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by Zygai 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get as much hands on experience with animals as possible, ideally with different types of animals (domestic, farm, wild/zoo, etc). Talk to your vet to see if you can observe or work in the office. Also get involved with other activities, vet schools want applicants and students to be well rounded. MSU has "Vet-A-Visit" days, Vet Camp and other programs for prospective veterinarians. If you are near a veterinary college, they may have similar programs. Make sure you keep up on your studies. You don't have to major in a science field (in college) or take only science courses (in HS), but make sure that you have all of the basic scienc course work as well as the veterinary entrance requirements. I hope this helps.
2006-12-07 08:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by skachicah35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study REALLY hard in school. The better your study habits are in high school/elementary school, the better you will do in University where your grades are really going to count. Vet school is extremely comeptative, and often, it comes down to marks. If you don't have an exellent GPA (meaning close to a 4.0), you probably are not going to get in. Also, try to get as much experience as possible volunteering at local vet clinics. Many, if not most, vet schools won't look at applicants who don't have a significant amount of experience in the field.
You are lucky you are trying to prepare so far in ahead! it will prove a big bonus for you. Work really hard and do try to start volunteering at a vet clinic. Good luck!
2006-12-07 08:52:31 · answer #3 · answered by mlle-fantine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) study and study hard you will need very good grades and even better study skills 2) Volunteer go to your local shelter or even ask your vet if he/she needs help walking dogs, or cleaning out kennels (plus a great recommendation helps ALOT) 3) Think hard about it and what you feel is right and wrong ( Even vets have viewpoints on animal treatment ) 4) It is never too soon to check into schools
Good Luck
2006-12-07 20:29:11 · answer #4 · answered by Jes 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could work with rescue teams, help non profit organizations, if you're old enough, get a job at a vets office, or a store with a vet on-site, become friends with the vet, and they will help you along the way.
2006-12-07 08:40:37 · answer #5 · answered by Yutow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about cut one animal out at a time. Like pork start with pork, decide not to eat pork or it's bi products anymore. Once you get used to that move to beef, then chicken, then lamb and so on and so forth.
2006-12-07 08:44:36 · answer #6 · answered by Love United 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stay in school
Get good grades
Eat all your vegetables!
2006-12-07 09:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋