How many years do you have to go to school to be a vet?

Answer 1

Hello there!

I answered this question the other day so I thought I might as well cross-post it so you can have more information:

If you're thinking of becoming a veterinarian, you're looking at 8 years total in school (Four years working on a Bachelor's in science/biological science and four years of veterinary/grad school).

Being that there are only 28 Veterinary schools in the United States, you're looking at 3.75GPA and up in order to qualify for most places.

Any extracurricular activities/volunteer work that you do is also a pretty essential part to applying for veterinary school.
As there are also many specialties in this field, you should do some research on the different fields you may want to get into.

Financially, you really don't make squat as a veterinarian. People get into this work because they love animals and helping them any way possible. With the cost of clinic/medical supplies/grad school loans/overall living expenses, you end up with little money.

If that doesn't bother you however, definitely look into your local shelter/organizations/zoos to find out if they have any programs that you may be able to get into now.

I left a few links about veterinary careers, and a link to Tuft's Veterinary school for more research.

~Good luck and I hope this helped!

Answer 2

4 years college 4 years grad school 4 years vet school

Answer 3

You have to go to school for 9 years because it is ina medical stage to become a vet...I know this because I am a volunteer for many shelters and I want to become a vet myself...

Answer 4

at least 8yrs.you have 4yrs reg.college and then another 4yrs
of Vet Schooling.