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what is the best way to get animal experience before i go to college?

I already have an internship at my local vet clinic, but i am looking for more animal experience and veterinary experience.

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Emalee’s Answer

Hi Emma I am in school to be a vet I will advise you that any experience is better then non there is plenty of things that you can do to get experience. For example, I used to work at a puppy breading facility to help dogs and labor and play with puppies all day and feed them and clean up after them. There is plenty of things that you can do to help get experience try to find a job that will have something to do with animals like dog sitting dog walking a grooming place. Just remember any experience is better then none
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Yashasvi’s Answer

Hi Emma, keep growing your hands-on animal experience beyond your vet clinic by volunteering at wildlife rehab centers, rescues, or zoos. In North Carolina, you could explore Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (Indian Trail), BeWild Reptile Rescue (Durham), Piedmont Wildlife Center (Durham), NC Zoo (Asheboro), and NC State Turtle Rescue, many have internships or volunteer openings. Apply soon, mention your current vet experience, and mix domestic + wildlife work to really shine for college or vet school. You got this!
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Skip’s Answer

Emalee,
The previous reply is GREAT advice. But work around animals, not necessarily "vet" experience can be quite helpful. Examples: nearby riding stables, local farms (cattle, swine, sheep/goats) to volunteer (paid jobs can be tough to land with small producers, but "helping out" is frequently accepted), humane societies or animal shelters (dog walkers, feeders, kennel work) , pet stores.
Good luck !
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