Career questions tagged animal-health
Why be a veternarian?
What led you to choose to be a vet? What do you like about it and why did you want to do it.
Challenges?
What is the most challenging thing about being a veterinarian while training or working on the job?
What course can make me be involved with animals?
I love to be around animals and I would like to know what steps I need to take to be around them and how they can be helpful to the society
Is it better to volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation center or a zoo if you want to be a vet tech or own an animal rescue?
I really wanna be a vet tech.
Is it better to volunteer at a wildlife rehabilitation center or a zoo if you want to be a vet tech or animal rescuer?
I really want to be a vet tech. It is a life dream.
I’m thinking about applying to USC as either a pre-health biology major or a pre-health marine biology major. I want to attend vet school in the near future and wanted to know which one would be best to do or if I should major in something else that would set me up for success in vet school.
I also wanted to know what the job options would be if I didn’t get accepted into vet school if I did major in one of these. Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner
How responsible do i have to become a veterinarian?
Im in 8th gade and i want to be a veterinarian
What animal rescues/shelters will allow a 15year old child to volenteer?
I love animals of all kinds! They are my passion! I dream of being a vet tech or animal control officer. I’ve never been able to volunteer someplace but I really want to.
I have a passion for exotic animals and for animal rescue. What Career options would be good for me?
I really want to work with animals but I struggle with and very much dislike biology and the science courses. I have high functioning autism and want to find a job that fits with who I am. I'm interested in working at a zoo or an animal rescue place, but I don't know what education I need to pursue.
How would I go about becoming a veterinarian ?
I'm 16. I'll be graduating highschool in 2025 when I'm 17. I'd like to study veterinary science and eventually become a veterinarian. I don't know where to start though. What courses should I take? Were should I go to study? Should I settle for a vet tech? Should I pursue something else? I have no idea what I'm doing or who to talk to about what I should be doing to prepare.
Working with animals?
How can I work with Animals without doing a degree. Anyone doing this now? What was your career pathway?
How can I learn this? or where?
I would like to become a vegetarian for pets for example # How much will it cost How many years? and if there are programs for learning pet medicine or animal doctor
how long is veterinary school?
I've always wanted to be a vet and i love animals but i dont know if i should take years out of my life just towards university. how many years is vet school?
How easy is it to get hired as a veterinarian?
This question was asked anonymously by a junior in high school
Is there room for promotion or moving up in advancement when it comes to animal health? ?
This question was asked anonymously by a student. This learner is a junior in high school and is interested in becoming a veterinarian.
What are the educational requirements that lead to your career as a veterinarian?
This question was asked anonymously by a junior in Utah. They are interested in becoming a veterinarian
What are the perks of working in an animal clinic?
This question was asked anonymously by a student who is a junior in high school. They are very interested in becoming a veterinarian
What are some careers that are animal related that pays well in California?
I am interested in pursuing an animal related career, curious about the scope of careers available within this animal career pathway and want to learn more about the unique aspects that come with those careers.
What is an animal pathologist and how do you become one?
I am exploring my options, thinking about being a vet or something that relates.
College-advice?
What college classes should I take if I wanted to be a Veterinarian? Are there any requirements to be able to go to Vet school? How should I know what classes I need to take?
What advice do you have for someone wanting to be a veterinarian.?
Hello, I have always wanted to be a veterinarian but now as I'm headed for university I have a lot of doubts and questions. How hard is it to get into veterinary school? What was the most challenging part and what tips would you give to someone going into their undergrad?
What classes should I take in my freshman year of college if I want to be a veterinarian ?
I am a junior in highschool and don't really know what my career path is yet. I love animals a lot so and I am good at science so any job in those fields work.
how would it be possible to start an animal sanctuary for exotic animals?
have been very curious about this...
Can I become a Vet tech become a veterinarian in the future without going into a 4 year university?
My plan before becoming a vet tech was to be a veterinarian but I don't want to spend more than 8 years in school.
What social skills are valuable to be a veterinarian?
I don't like social interactions but I can tolerate it.
Is being a veterinarian a good choice?
My name is Sarah and I live in Yuma az. I want to a be a veterinarian. How much do I get paid every year? Do I have to go to college? What are the challenges I’m going to have to face?
A veterinarian
Hi my name is Izadia and I want to be a veterinarian. How much doses a veterinarian get payed averagely?
How hard is it to become a veterinarian😊?
I already know it takes like 8-9 years, but how hard is it?
What are the steps I need to take to work with wildlife as a career?
I’ve always wanted to work with animals but now that I am older I’ve noticed that many don’t have such good pay and where I live doesn’t have many opportunities to work with wildlife or volunteer. My name is Alexa, I live in AZ, and I want to work with wildlife. I want to know how I can actually work with wildlife and what do I need to study to actually succeed in this? Also what are all the careers that involve animals, I have trouble finding one really good job and I’m just undecided.
What are some challenges from being a zoologist?
I’m in middle school in 8th grade wanting to learn and work with animals. I want to know about the challenges for being a zoologist. What degree do you need, how long do you stay in college, do you ever get attached with animals? I would like to know these questions so I can understand more and get more ideas for being a zooklogist. If anyone has worked with animals, what are the challenges I need to know?
What are the important skills that a veterinarian should have?
I want to become a veterinarian in the nearing future, so what are the important skills that a veterinarian should have?
What extracurriculars should I do to get into a good vet school?
I'm a sophomore in high school. I really like biology and have always liked animals. I decided a while ago that I wanted to become a vet. I really want to get into a good university and some of my friends have started volunteering and doing other things that will look good on their college application. I want to start doing something too, but I don't know where to start.
What should i know about Veterinary Science before selecting a major and what are my options?
Hello I'm a senior in high-school and I'm planning my career/college path. I am very interested is Veterinary Science and plan on studying in that field. I would love to learn more about Veterinary Science and soon select a major in that field. I would appreciate any information, guidance, or advice in this field while I advance through my last year of high-school and build my resume.
What majors should I look into that relate to being a veterinary technician?
Hi, I am a senior in high school interested in becoming a veterinary technician. However, I am unsure what my major should be. What majors should I look into that relate to this occupation?
What should I study for pre-vet?
What are some recommended degrees for pre-vet? I was debating bio vs animal science but a nearby university offers equine studies. Would I miss out on too much content taking this route?
How many years of collegedo i need to be a Vet?
How many years of college do you need to be a Vet? What is the best online school to apply to in order to be a Vet?
How difficult is it to get a farm veterinary job right now?
I want to be a farm vet but I don't know if the job is in demand at all, help?
I want to be a vet tech ?
I want to be a vet tech what is the best way to get information about this situation
What is the best job to take when working with animals?
I'm just getting out of high school, and I really want to do animal rehabilitation, but I can't find anything about it. I can't find any jobs for people to help me. They all want me to work as a nurse.
Is it emotionally draining to be a veterinary-technician?
Are you able to help in surgeries? What does a vet technician do?
How is work as a veterinarian ?
I am interested in becoming a veterinarian someday but besides having the basics of having to check up on animals health and such, how does one emotionally prepare themselves for having to put down an animal? I really don’t do well with animals dying so I would like to know how experienced veterinarians deal with death so often.
I want to know what I can do to get into Cornell university veterinarian school and find a good high school. What I should volunteer for? What type of high school I should go to and how to get a scholarship to go there (we're low on money)? I want to start figuring this all out now so I have time to prepare
I want help on giving me some options for what I should do and what could help my situation so I can figure out what to do in the future so I can be prepared
What it takes to become an veterinary nurse?
(Please list everything you can) (ex: majors, tests, years, etc) How is the pay salary and hourly wages?
How much do veterinarians make on average?
I have always been interested in this and would love to learn more.
What should I do before I apply to colleges and related programs/scholarships in order to have a competitive application that stands out?
I am getting ready to go into my senior year of high school and want to make the most out of it before I apply to colleges and related programs/scholarships. I am interested in doing biochemistry and animal sciences, considering double majoring. My long term goal is to go to vet school. I already work at a vet clinic, have lots of leadership and volunteer experience, get good grades, have shadowed veterinarians, and take many science/health classes. I have also been very involved inside and outside of school in a variety of activities. Lately I’ve tried to find more opportunities related to animals. I feel like I’m in a good place for applying to colleges but is there anything I should be doing to stand out? I want to apply for competitive programs such as Purdue’s Veterinary Scholars Program.
What are some things I should start doing as a high school senior in order to get prepared for college?
Interested in veterinarian technology and/or healthcare services.