Career questions tagged veterinarian
A veterinarian is a doctor for animals. Some careers veterinarians may go into are opening up their business and caring for common house pets, working for farms to ensure food sources are healthy, and educating future veterinarians. For more information, pleas... Read more Show lessWhat classes do I need to take to become a Vet?
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What do veterinarians mainly focus on.?
I really wanted to be a veterinarian. So I would want stuff that make me b in the right direction to become a veterinarian.
How much schooling does it take to get your DVM license and become a vet. Also, is it more practical to join a veterinary practice when coming out of school or starting your own #Spring24?
Hi, I am a junior is high school and I am looking to becoming a veterinarian. Currently, I am considering the length of education it will take, and the cost of education and if that is feasible for me. Along with the second part of the question, would you be able to give an estimate on the cost differences between starting your own practice or joining one? Thank you so much! #Spring24
Should I buy any veterinary equipment for myself as a vet-tech?
I have enrolled into Alfred State College in New York as a veterinary technology major. On my packing list and website, there was no information about whether I should buy any veterinary equipment for myself as in stethoscopes or scrubs, etc. Should I buy anything early for my college classes and further on into my career?
I'd like to work with animals. What careers are available for me ?
What careers focus in animals?
Does being a Veterinarian require a college or technical degree?
I'm asking this because of a career project that is required.
Looking to interview a Veterinarian for a college assignment?
Are there any Vets out there that can assist me in answering these questions? 1. Can you share a little bit about your background, education, and what led you to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine? 2. Could you provide an overview of the typical responsibilities of a Veterinarian? 3. What does your work-life balance look like? 4. What are some of the most challenging experiences you've encountered throughout your career, and how did you approach them? 5. What do you believe are the biggest misconceptions people have about Veterinary Medicine? 6. How do you see the field of Veterinary Medicine evolving in the future? 7. As an aspiring Veterinarian, what advice would you offer for navigating Veterinary school and preparing for a career in the field? 8. What traits, if any, do you believe make for a successful Veterinarian?
Why be a veternarian?
What led you to choose to be a vet? What do you like about it and why did you want to do it.
What is the best way to find veterinary shadowing opportunities?
I am a current sophmore and I attend high school in the NYC area. How should I about connecting with veterinarians in the area to ask them for shadowing?
What is the best way to prepare for pre-vet as a 16 year old sophomore in high school (How to get internships/scholarships/best ap classes to take/other extracurriculars that will get me into college) ?
I am a 16 year old in 10th grade and I'm not sure how to properly prepare if I want to go to college with the intention of eventually getting into veterinary.
What collage do i have to go to to become a vet?
I would like to be a vet because I love animals and want to be able to help them
How to become a veterinarian ?
Please help I’ve always wanted to be a veterinarian I love animals
What to do with the rigour?
How rigorous can the schooling required to be a veterinarian be expected to be? Realistically, what are the chances of making it through that schooling? Any advice for how to successfully go through almost a decade of school?
Is it better to volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation center or a zoo if you want to be a vet tech or own an animal rescue?
I really wanna be a vet tech.
Is it better to volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation center or a zoo if you want to be a vet tech or animal rescuer?
I really want to be a vet tech. It is a life dream.
i am 14 years old i want to learn new skills any advices?
i am 14 years old i want to learn new skills any advices?
When and what should I study if I want to become a veterinarian?
I'm interested in working with animals and I think it would be nice to do stuff to help them. I'm starting high school next year, and I'd like to know if there are certain classes that I should take.
I’m thinking about applying to USC as either a pre-health biology major or a pre-health marine biology major. I want to attend vet school in the near future and wanted to know which one would be best to do or if I should major in something else that would set me up for success in vet school.
I also wanted to know what the job options would be if I didn’t get accepted into vet school if I did major in one of these. Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner
How responsible do i have to become a veterinarian?
Im in 8th gade and i want to be a veterinarian
What animal rescues/shelters will allow a 15year old child to volenteer?
I love animals of all kinds! They are my passion! I dream of being a vet tech or animal control officer. I’ve never been able to volunteer someplace but I really want to.
I have a passion for exotic animals and for animal rescue. What Career options would be good for me?
I really want to work with animals but I struggle with and very much dislike biology and the science courses. I have high functioning autism and want to find a job that fits with who I am. I'm interested in working at a zoo or an animal rescue place, but I don't know what education I need to pursue.
How much money do veterinarians make?
I have wanted to be a veterinarian my whole life, but I am also worried about money. So I am wondering how much money do veterinarians make in a year?
How would I go about becoming a veterinarian ?
I'm 16. I'll be graduating highschool in 2025 when I'm 17. I'd like to study veterinary science and eventually become a veterinarian. I don't know where to start though. What courses should I take? Were should I go to study? Should I settle for a vet tech? Should I pursue something else? I have no idea what I'm doing or who to talk to about what I should be doing to prepare.
How can I learn this? or where?
I would like to become a vegetarian for pets for example # How much will it cost How many years? and if there are programs for learning pet medicine or animal doctor
how long is veterinary school?
I've always wanted to be a vet and i love animals but i dont know if i should take years out of my life just towards university. how many years is vet school?
What are your best suggestions for looking for a vet school? Any application tips?
This question was asked anonymously by a junior in high school
How easy is it to get hired as a veterinarian?
This question was asked anonymously by a junior in high school
Veterinarians: What kind of hours are you working currently?
Do you normally work 40 hours a week? This question was asked anonymously by a junior in high school