Can someone tell me the steps of becoming a veterinarian?
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010 at
3:47 pm
I am a college graduate that was in business and marketing, but the job of my dreams is to become a veterinarian. I have a very strong affection and compassion for animals, and enjoy every moment I am with them. I know it is ALOT of time, money and studying, but I am looking for someone that is a veterinarian. Can someone point me in the right direction?
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You will need to go back to college. You will not need to spend four years in college, but you need to take the prerequisite math and science courses required by vet school. Once you have accomplished that, you need to apply to vet school.
Vet school is very competitive. Google it and find them, and read their websites for the requirements for applicants. It is probably best to apply to all of them, with the hopes of getting into one (it is that competitive). You stand a better chance if you are coming from a "feeder" school, i.e. a school within that state or from a school that has an agreement with them. For instance, Clemson University has an agreement with University of Georgia to admit X number of students each year.
Because it is so competitive, you need to really stand out-your grades, your experience with animals. Start volunteering now, at your local ASPCA or other animal related facility.
I hope this helps, and I wish you the best!