I am 25 years old, married with no children. When I was a child, I always wanted to be a vet. As I got older, there was no money for expensive college, so I went to a local community college and got an Associates degree in Marketing. I would still like to work towards becoming a vet, but don't know where to begin. There are colleges in my area that have "marine biology" programs, but non that I can find that have "pre-vet" programs. Do I have to start with a pre-vet program, or could I get a "pre-med" degree? We have a mortgage and my husband has a good job and I make decent money, so we just can't pickup and move to a closer school...atleast for several years. I live in the Savannah Georgia area. Suggestions? Comments? Is it too late for me? I found a college that would take my whole AAS as transfer credit, leaving me with only 2 years to obtain a bachelors degree in management...would a vet school accept a bachelor's degree? Should I get a job at a vet's office?
2007-07-08 04:17:23 · 4 answers · asked by SamIam82 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
The requirements for pre-vet are the same as the requirements for pre-med -- so finishing a degree in marketing is not going to work for you. You need to take a lot of science classes.
That is the good news.
The bad news is that there are only 27 Vet schools in the US. Most limit the number of students that they take from outside their geographical area -- so for you it means getting into the University of Georgia or nothing. Vet schools are highly selective (I actually know someone who went to medical school because he couldn't get into Vet school). You need top grades. It helps to go to a good school (for you that would mean it would help to go to Georgia, Georgia Tech or Emory if possible). It would also help if you have a lot of experience working as an assistant to a Vet.
If you do a Google or Yahoo! search on "Veterinary Schools" you will get a list of these schools and can see their requirements.
It is not TOO late for you -- but it is close.
2007-07-08 05:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're fine. You probably don't need a "pre-vet" program at all, but there are some core sciences courses you'll want to take at a four year college. A bachelor's degree is generally required for a vet program.
2007-07-08 04:43:06 · answer #2 · answered by Cathy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 03:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by poland 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-07-08 04:21:15 · answer #4 · answered by gotagetaweigh 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋