I think I want to be a veternarian or a software programmer. What should I do?

Answer 1

Ok. You need to sit down and write/think of ALL the pro/cons about each path you could take. This sounds like something you would do in graded school, and it is, but it works. OR, imagine yourself doing each thing, EVERY SINGLE DAY for the rest of your life. Would you rather deal with animals all day, or sit in front of a computer? This is all a personal thing, no one can answer it for you. Another think youll want to consider is the cost of schooling. Granted, cost should never sway your decision of what you really want to be, but it is a serious factor. Hope this helps.

-Brandon-

Answer 2

Well, I think you should see if you can volunteer or job shadow at an animal hospital to see what you'd be in for if you chose that career. Veterinarians aren't very involved in actual animal handling--you'd be examining animals, ordering lab work, diagnosing and treating animals, doing surgeries, etc. Of course this all varies depending on whether you see small or large animals and whether you decide to specialize. There is really a lot of sciene involved. You also can't be squeamish, at all. Vet schools are also extremely competitive--much harder to get into than medical school, so make sure you have really good grades in high school and college. (I'm only mentioning these things because not all people realize this.) Veterinarians also don't make very much money unless they specialize, compared to M.D.s who go to school for the exact same amount of time and only have to know one species of animal as opposed to 2 or more.

If you're much more interested in the actual handling and treating of animals, a veterinary technician is a more suitable career.

I think job shadowing a veterinarian AND a software programmer for a few days would really help you to decide. Either way, just make sure you get good grades and learn as much as possible so that you can go to whatever college you want.

Answer 3

Research and academic environments desperately need people with both skills... there is no reason you could not carve out a niche with a degree in animal science, biotechnology, or veterinary medicine; and have a specialty in software development, database management, or the like. I work in an industry where we struggle to get our programmers able to talk to our veterinary staff. A person who is fluent in both is a Godsend, and is adaptable just about anywhere there are both aninals and record-keeping. Thus, anywhere there are animals. Contact me if you want more info. I know the industry very, very well.

Answer 4

I had trouble deciding about careers until my aunt asked me the simple question 'what are you passionate about?'

That made me realize what I wanted to do. Ask yourself that question. :) Whatever first comes to mind is what you really enjoy most. It may not even be either of those choices you're deciding between. Goodluck!

Remember, life's too short to spend time doing a job you don't like. NEVER settle for something else if you won't be happy. Whichever one will make you feel most alive. :)

Answer 5

do you want to hide away in an office somewhere and spent most of your time communicating with something that speaks in binary or console crazy old ladies when their dog fluffy hasn't been himself because he simply did not wag his tail in the morning when he first saw them ... or how about when a little boy brings in his best friend Lucky who just got hit by a car...

two very different professions ... tough choice ...

Answer 6

You should do what you think you would enjoy to most. If you find both of them enjoyable, then check the ammount of money both of them recieve. You should choose what feels like YOU. Good luck!

Answer 7

my mom was a vet and then she went in to softwear programming and know she works at the hedquarters of VCA animal hospitals and dose softwear programming there.

Answer 8

You should seek a career at McDonolds.