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what is the best thing I can do in my undergraduate to prepare for vet school?

I will only have 3-years in undergraduate because of early college classes so there is less time but i know a lot of things have to be done. what should I focus on most?

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Like you, I completed my Bachelor's degree requirements in fewer than four years because I took AP classes and college classes while in high school. Three years is not a lot of time to complete the very specific requirements for entry to vet school, and not all schools offer the animal science classes needed. I ended up taking a semester at another school to get the necessary coursework. I was fortunate to be accepted by three schools and chose U of MN for vet school.

The most important thing to do is to research the entry requirements for the vet schools where you plan to apply, and then map out a plan to get those requirements in time to apply. You need to have the requirements when you apply- so you really only have 2.5 years, not three. Thoroughly research whether your AP classes will count towards the vet school entry requirements. They will minimally need to show up for credit on your college transcript.
Talk to the admissions offices at the vet schools to make sure that your planned course curriculum meets their requirements. I have included a link below to the admissions requirement page for one vet school. You will also need excellent grades, and note that pass-fail grades usually do not count. You will also need paid or volunteer experience working with animals. Good luck!

Nirah recommends the following next steps:

https://cvm.missouri.edu/doctor-of-veterinary-medicine-program/prerequisites-for-the-dvm-program/
Thank you comment icon Thank you for the advice. Jordan
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