how long would college be for?

Question

how long would i have to go to college to work in a zoo? like to feed the big cats and do surgery and give them checkups and stuff?

so like 8 years?

Answer 1

You will need to study veterinary medicine. Vet technicians require 2 years to get the associates degree. Vet technologists require 4 years for a bachelors degree.

Here's a helpful Web site that could answer some of your questions:

http://www.animaledu.com/careers/veterinary_technician.htm

This is a recent job posting for a Vet Technologist at the Dallas Zoo, which gives you an idea of the qualifications they're looking for in the type of position you described:

VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST

Requires AVMA accredited associate's degree in Veterinary fields or registration as a veterinary technician in the State of Texas plus two years experience in handling animals in a veterinary clinic environment which included assisting with medical procedures, monitoring anesthesia, collecting/preparing biological samples and administering medications. Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and is subject to irregular hours including nights and weekends. PC skills and experience working with exotic animals in a zoo veterinary environment preferred. TB test is required. This position will participate in the emergency immobilization team.

Answer 2

To do surgery on animals ... you sort of have to be a vet. And then you're working at the zoo so you'd probably have to major in zoology ... and specialize in Big Feline care. It depends what school you go to but there's 4 years of college ... then grad school (you have to get a PhD to be a doctor) is 4-5 years. Then maybe more ... maybe less. It takes a while so only do it if you're prepared.

Answer 3

To do surgery, you would need to become a certified veterinary surgeon. I don't know of the exact requirments, but it woudl probably take up to 8 years. This is an extremely complicated and exclusive field of study.
But to feed them? You would probably need some education in biology and nutrition. But if you just want to be the person that carries buckets of food back and forth, you can probably go and apply now.. but you won't get paid much!

Answer 4

2-4 years for regular vet school and another 2-4 years for exotic animal vet school. but if you love the animals - the school will be really interesting :) and a lot of it will be hands on, or internships at zoos, etc.

Answer 5

It takes 8 years to become a vet and probably more to deal with wild animals.

Answer 6

i t hink it's 3 years, but if you include "surgery" it's longer