I know I have to go through four years of college before I actually go to vet school (Texas A&M is the only one in Texas, I heard). But in high school, what kind of grades should I be getting, and what kind of courses should I take?
Right now, I am enrolled in animal science (HS Level). I plan on taking four years of math and science, though only three years are needed to graduate. My grades aren't failing, but they aren't to sharp either. I may also volunteer at an animal shelter.
I thank you before hand for any information.
2007-03-16 05:36:36 · 5 answers · asked by Chrissy 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you plan on getting into vet school, you need to have darn near perfect grades. You better start working with a tutor or a counselor at school to pull your grades up. Vet schools are *extremely* competitive, even more than medical school, the reason being that there are only 28 vet schools in the US to serve applicants from all 50 states.
You will want to apply to good undergrad colleges and make the best grades possible throughout college as well. The better the college you go to as an undergrad, the better it will look to vet schools, which is why it is vital for you to make good grades in high school.
Pre-vet coursework varies from school to school, so you will have to check the requirements from each vet school you plan on applying to.
You will also want to apply to as many veterinary schools as possible, and don't get discouraged if you don't get accepted the first time you apply--some people have to apply to vet school several times before they are accepted.
One of the vets I used to work for was declined for vet school so she get her master of science degree, re-applied to vet school, and then was accepted into Texas A&M.
Volunteering with animals and any other experience with animals is also vital in applying to vet school. Most, if not all, veterinary students have previous experience working with animals.
2007-03-16 05:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by Biz 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Michigan there is only one vet school also. They don't even consider an applicant with less than a 4.0. The classes you take aren't super important as long as you are doing very well in them. If you want to be a vet start working very hard at getting all your grades up and good luck.
In addition to volunteering at animal shelters you should look into local vets to see if any of them do a co-op course through your high school. You would ride on farm calls and observe surgeries. They often hire co-op students as assistents also.
2007-03-16 05:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by emily 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are planning on becoming a veterinarian for the money, I would suggest finding a different line of work. You become a vet because you care about the animals; money shouldn't even be entering the picture right now. There are many college prereq's to take before you can qualify for veterinarian school. This is what takes the bulk of your time. I believe the pre-req's are the same as regular med school.
2016-03-29 01:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately volunteer at the animal shelter. Take as many science classes in high school as you can. Your grades now, as long as you get into college, don't matter that much. For vet school they look at your college grades. There, you will want to make sure you get really high grades. Good luck. Vet school is hard.
2007-03-16 05:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by erinn83bis 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
WHat you need to do is call the college you plan on going to and aask the requirements to become enrolled. good luck
2007-03-16 05:40:32 · answer #5 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋