What do I need to do to become a veterinarian?

Answer 1

under grad degree, (i would suggest biology), and acceptance into a college of vet medicine. a minimum of six years and good grades in your under grad work.

Answer 2

My sister looked into this as a thing she wanted to do but the waiting list was 4 years long.

It's an 8 year course, and you learn about large and small animals as well as exotics. The veterinarian schools should all be online, you can search for what's in your state.

You can also take courses to be a veterinary technician, they're the ones who help get the blood samples, do some of the tests, hold the animals in the exam room, help with operations, etc. The training is not anywhere near as long for that as for a vet.

Try doing a google.com search on 'veterinary training' or something similar. You'll get a lot of good information.

Answer 3

Talk to your local college and get info on where the nearest college that has the vetrinary program is. Your local college should have the rescourses. When you get in touch with the right college, set up a date where you can go in and talk to an admissions counceller. They will help you get everything in order.
Keep in mind that it takes 4-8 years to get your certain degree you have in mind, and it is alot harder than you think. Most programs will require core classes and feild training as well as GEN-EDS, online classwork, laboratory hours, and much more. You need alot of commitment to become a vet.
When you do decide, make sure you get on the waiting list right away. Most colleges have a long list to get into the program. While waiting to get into the core classes, it is an excellent idea to start your general classwork that anyone can take but is required to graduate, and maybe do some job shadowing if you can find a family vet that will let you.
Job shadowing is an excellent way to see if you REALLY want to do this, because it might be different from what you perceive in your mind.
When you do get into the programs and classes, make sure you keep in touch with your admissions counceller about your progress. They are very helpful with keeping you on track and letting you know what you need to do to get certification, how to sign up for next semesters, ect.
Good Luck!

Answer 4

You must go to college for about 8 years. Thats longer than someone has to go to become a doctor. I've always wanted to be a vet but things happened and I didnt go to school. I am now taking online classes to become a vet tech. Thats as close as I can get to being a vet but as long as im working with animals I'll be happy! Good luck!!

Answer 5

I've wondered the same thing. You must go to college for 8 regular years and 4 medical years, and you'd be busy all the time!!!! Plus, during all that work at college, you'll have to find some job to help pay for college, and later on in life, you'd be practicing on animals. You'd be studying anatomy, but not JUST. There's lots of classes you have to take whenever you go to college. No matter what you're doing, it's never JUST what you want.

Answer 6

If you're still in high school, get excellent grades. Vet schools are very competitive and they only choose the top students. Get experience by volunteering or working at a vet clinic. 4 years of undergrad school and 4 years of vet school.

Answer 7

You need to go to college to get a degree. Im looking at becoming a vet so your Qestion will help me too

Answer 8

1) complete college
2) attend and complete veterinary school

Meanwhile, you should get a job as a veterinary assistant in a vet's office where you can get guidance from the vet.

REMEMBER! Vet school and becoming a vet is HARDER than becoming a physician.

Answer 9

I just started working in a veternarian when i was in school and went to colledge for veteranary classes some vets will let you work for them while your in school try and see hope this helps

Answer 10

well you need a degree...
and you need to be able to connect with the animals....animals are smart and they can sense if your scared or happy or worried....remember to be confident in your work and never give up!