Hello Britanny: It's awesome that you want to work with our furry four legged friends. In the United States, veterinary school is a four-year (4) degree program following undergraduate Bachelor’s degree level education (a total of 7 to 9 years: 3 to 5 years undergraduate plus four (4) years of veterinary school).

After graduating from veterinary school, many new graduates choose an additional year of general or specialty clinical training as interns. Some pursue 2 to 5 years of additional residency training leading to board certification and practice within a wide variety of medical or surgical specialties, such as neurology, cardiology, dermatology, orthopedic surgery, equine medicine, zoo medicine, etc.

Here are a few sites that I researched that could help you get started in the right direction:

How long do I need to go to veterinarian school?

http://iwanttobeaveterinarian.org/default.aspx?pid=5585&id=7789623

How do I prepare for veterinary school? Is there a "good" major? What experience do I need?

http://iwanttobeaveterinarian.org/default.aspx?pid=5585&id=7789631

Occupational Outlook Handbook

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinarians.htm

I wish you the best in your career to become a Veterinarian. Our furry friends need you. :)

Good Luck to You!

Sheila recommends the following next steps:

• Research iwanttobeaveterinarian.org site http://iwanttobeaveterinarian.org/default.aspx?pid=5585&id=7789623 Save
• Research Occupational Outlook Handbook site. Make sure you follow the tabs on the site https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinarians.htm Save
• Bookmark all the links I've provided in my response Save

You're looking at 8-10 years of college. First you'll need to get your Bachelor's degree. If you're really dedicated, you can get that done in 4 years (5 years if you need to retake classes). Then you apply to vet school to get your DVM (Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine). It will take you another 4 years to get your DVM (or 5 if you need to retake classes). After that, you'll have to pass the state licensing exam before you can start practicing.

IN BRAZIL It´s FIVE YEARS. I think in your country too... Good luck!