Chantel
What careers can I fulfill that will combine my interest in both becoming a veterinarian and also a social worker?
Hello, my name is Chantel, and I am currently a senior. I will be starting my first year in college in Franklin and Marshall next fall, and I desire in becoming a social worker and a veterinarian for years though I have been receiving some disapproval in just choosing one career since both are time consuming. I grew in my interest after learning about children who are going through social and economic problems in developing countries and also animals who are inhumanely treated in factories. These interests are a bit different from each other, but I want know how I can partake in both in life, and even intertwined them both after college. #veterinarian #social-work
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Professor SIR Lloyd Christopher Stanton
Professor SIR Lloyd’s Answer
ypu want to look at the career of public health with academia studies in health sciences to start with an Associates Degree in Applied Science your 2 year introductory degree with 3 credit course classes in :
human anatomy physiology
live stock production systems
principles of farm management
animal science
medical management of diseases
micro biology
biometrics
plant productions systems
U.S. Health Care Systems
Applied Policy Analysis
then you can go strait into your Bachelors Of Science Degree 2 years in Health Sciences with 3 or 4 credit course classes in :
public health and social ethics
herbology
pre post operative care
parasitic diseases
substance abuse
chemical safety
clinical physiology psychology
rehabilitation diagnosis
hygiene sanitation
health issues
workplace safety hazards
sex education
air quality control
promotion prevention
risk management
aerosol science
grief and loss counseling
health care accounting
then you go on forward to your MASTERS DEGREE IN PUBLIC HEALTH
A masters in public health health with a concentration in rural farming and agriculture will allow you to becoming a social worker and a veterinarian for years to come with a rewarding challenging career. go luck in your future
Professor L.C.S., MPH
Hey Shantel!
Both social work and becoming a veterinarian are challenging jobs and can be time consuming, you are correct! There's actually a really interesting article that describes some of the similarities of the two. “Veterinarians are encouraged to report animal abuse, but when we see it, lots of times we kind of question and look into the children’s lives.” https://www.socialworkers.org/pubs/news/2013/07/veterinary-social-work.asp that's the main link to it.
With social work, your junior and senior year, you will have an internship that is requires a total of 900 hours (3 semesters worth, 2 days a week for 8 hours). Although it would be challenging for you, you can major in one and minor in the other. There are many ways to go about it. If you love it, you'll find a way!
Brianna Schussler
Thank you so much for your response, and I will also read that article you mentioned.
Chantel