Career questions tagged animal-health
How do you stay motivated while pursuing a demanding degree?
For context, I come from a low-income background and am pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. I know that this career path is difficult in terms of coursework and requires many years of schooling. I am transferring from a Community College to a 4-year institution this fall, with veterinary school following afterward. As I am transferring into such a specific major so my academic pathway requires at least 2.5 years, with the addition of taking Summer and Winter classes, with veterinary school being 4 years. My financial background also sets me back in struggling to pay for school and likely needing to work full time, which hinders my studies. Veterinary school is noted to be very competitive, and most people get rejected in their first year of applying. I am trying to stay optimistic throughout the hardships and also want to make the most of my time in college. Overall, how do you stay motivated in such a difficult career path while also balancing personal life, work, and getting involved on campus? #Spring25
What do you think are the most important qualities for someone to succeed in the veterinary field, and how can aspiring veterinarians best prepare for the challenges of the job?
I’m currently in 12th grade and graduated early in December. I’ll be an upcoming freshman majoring in biology at Kennesaw State University with the goal of becoming a veterinarian to all animals.
How do I make my veterinary school application stand out? #Spring25
I am looking to go into the large animal vet business and want to know how I can increase the chances of getting into vet school during my first round of applications!
What is it like applying to vet school?
I am a junior animal health/ pre-vet major. I am interested in small animal general practice. I have a good GPA and I have vet experience. Is there any advice for someone like me?
What can be the most rewarding or disheartening part of being a Veterinarian?
I'm majoring in biology and thinking about going into vet school, and lately, I've been wondering about the mental health stuff that vets deal with. I keep hearing about how tough the job can be, especially when it comes to making hard medical decisions and dealing with losing animal patients. I really want to get a grip on these challenges because I know it’s not just about learning the medical stuff. I need to be ready emotionally for everything that comes with being a vet, too!.
What is it like to be a wildlife veterinarian?
Hello! I've been interested in veterinary medicine for a while, and have recently been especially drawn to the idea of working with wildlife. If anyone could tell me more about what this job entails, expected salary (I've heard it's less than a clinical vet but I'm unsure of how much), and overall if you would recommend it, that would be super helpful! Thanks!
What career should I look into if I want to work with animals but do not want to be a vet?
I would love to work with animals in any capacity, but do not necessarily want to do all of the schooling that goes into becoming a vet, or deal with some of their responsibilities.
What skills or qualities are most important for a veterinarian to have ?
I’m a freshman in a 2-year college. I’m enrolled in a pre-vet program. I’m going for my associate degree in Science and then I will be transferring to a University for my bachelor’s degree. I’m currently planning on signing up for a vet assistant certification program at my college for the summer.
What was the one of the hardest parts of veterinarian school How did you over come it, and do you feel like it made you a better person? #Spring25
for example, did you it make you a better person about how you go forward in life, how you deal with stress, etc? #Spring25
What is the hardest part about being a vet?
I want to be a veterinarian when I get older so I wanted to ask what are the hardest and easiest parts of the job and what ya’ll see on a regular basis. #spring25
How can i achieve in becoming a veterinarian?
What is the best path for veterinarian education to learn how properly treat and take care of ill animals? Showing me the right medication to using from the ones that are deadly in put wrong, along with the best techniques. How would I be able to find the best and have the right amount of resources to help me achieve my goal?
What should i focus on in high school if i want to be a veterinarian?
I've had a love for animals ever since i was little, and by the time i was 7 i decided that i wanted to be a vet. In middle school all i could do to get ready for being a veterinarian was doing good in my classes. In my three years of middle school I did 2 years of band, 2 years of orchestra, 2 years of cheerleading , 2 years of winter guard, `1 year of art, 1 year of theater, and 1 year of outdoor trails. I was just wondering what i should do in my 4 years of high school. If you have any tips for me i would greatly appreciate it, thanks. 😊❤️
I’m in 8th grade what should i expect when going into high school?
Im in cheer, winter guard, orchestra, and theater. I want to be a veterinarian when i get older. Any tips on what I should do in high school?
I have a question for veterinarians. How much money do you get per month?
I am a 6th grade student.
What are some career opportunities for people who want to work with animals, and what qualifications are typically needed for those roles ?
I want to know the many carrera that are awailable with animals.
What should i pursue in the Animal field without financial stress?
Hi, my name is Kylie and I am interested in a career with animals, I am not sure what I want to do yet but I am leaning more towards vet tech, animal rehab, or a zoo keeper, I am more interested in hands on training or helping than being a vet. Can I have any of the jobs without financial stress? What other jobs might be good?
Path To Becoming A Veterinarian
Hello My name is Jace and I'm currently a freshman in high school and want some advice about what degree's to major in to be a veterinarian and what I can do to start early and Lots more information.
What kind of jobs are available to someone who is not a vet and just graduated with a masters in shelter medicine.?
I am a career changing professional looking for a job in animal welfare.
I want to get into agraculture but I want to learn more about what I might get myself into. I have been working at a sheep farm but I want to know what it would be like working with cattle, chickens, alpacas, lamas, etc
I work at a sheep farm. I own 3 sheep. I rescued my sheep from death. I don't want to be a vet because then I will have to put animals down.
Is there anyway I can work with animals and travel at the same time?
Is there anyway I can work with animals and travel at the same time? both are very important to me and my future I really want to travel and see new parts of the world but I also want to work with animals and I want to be able to be on the go.
Is there any pre courses you have to take in high school to be a vet tech ?
I am in gr 9, my school has literally next to nothing a lot of high school classes are online. I currently have 3 jobs and I’m keeping two until I graduate, both of them are quite flexible (one of them is cat sitting!!!) but i want to plan ahead.
What high school classes should I take to be a vet tech?
I am in 9th grade but I want to plan out what classes to take in future years. My school doesn’t offer much, we have only 4 high school teachers so lots of classes are online.
How to become a wildlife rehabilitator?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a wildlife rehabilitator! Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
What are some veterinary jobs other than just the "standard vet"?
Hello! I'm really interested in veterinary medicine, but not in being a clinical vet. What are some other jobs within this subject? Any information about day-to-day tasks, education requirements, salaries, or work conditions would be super helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. What is the best route to go?
What sort of major should I go into? I'm thinking biology. What minor? What should I do when applying to vet schools and when would be the best point to?
Veterinary degree?
I want to study veterinary where can I study for this degree?
How do I learn more about how to become a veterinarian?
Ever since I learned what a career is, I have set my mind to becoming a veterinarian I don’t plan on changing my choice. I would love to put a clinic in Yuma,AZ to help keep any animal big, small, or even dangerous safe and healthy.
How can I become a vet??
I love helping animals. I have been helping and dreaming of becoming a vet since I was 4yrs old. I have 4 animals myself I make sure they have food and water and make sure that they are taken care of. I am not going to stop until I accomplish my dream.
Is there any veterinarian programs for teens? ?
I’m a middle schooler and I’m really interested if there is any programs for teens to see what it’s like to work as a vet in the medical field or if us teens get to do any on-hands activities to really learn about a day in life of a veterinarian or how to become one?