Career questions tagged animals
What is an accessible way to get into the biology/zoology field?
I want to work with animals, but I also want to make a decent amount of money eventually. What kind of positions should I aim for, what requirements do I need to get a job at a zoo or a similar facility. (I am not interested in Veterinary practice)
What are good colleges for marine biology and animal behavior?
I’ve always loved animals and I am interested to know which colleges are best for animal lovers- marine biology, zoology, animal behavior, animal science, etc.
How do we compare and contrast the learning ways of veterinary medicine in developed and in developing countries?
I want to know which country pay the highest salary for the Veterinarian's in the world
Which university is the best to do master in veterinary epidemiology?
Epidemiology is very interested course that every veterinarian should know
What is the difficult subject course in veterinary medicine?
I want to know which course is difficult for students in veterinary medicine
How do I become a veterinarian?
What would be the best universities for me to go to for becoming a veterinarian? And what would be the best things for me to do to be a aquatic veterinarian?
What major(s) should I have to be a zookeeper or work with animals (not a vet)?
Hello everyone. I would love to work with animals for my career. But I don't understand if I should go for Animal Science or Zoology. Or both? I don't want to be a vet necessarily. I would love to be a zookeeper overall, but I am not sure what major I should do. I appreciate any help you can provide.
Should I go to veterinarians school and some other questions ?
How hard is vertarian school and is it expensive. Is becoming a vet worth it. What jobs are like vets. When being a vet do you have to tend to a certain kind of animal
What are the minimum requirements to have a veterinary occupation and how long could it take to get it?
I'm specifically trying to get a veterinarian's point of view on this question.
Veterinary Medicine and Vet tech. (Anything to do with veterinarians)
How do veterinarians usually start their careers?
What is my best option to become a veterinarian?
To give a little context, I’m a 30 year old female from India. The last time I studied biology was in high school (12th grade). I did my undergraduate degree in engineering. During my senior year in engineering, I went through a traumatic experience. My local municipality had hired men to go around and kill all stray dogs, and many of our beloved dogs (all rescues) were killed in this operation. Deeply saddened and frustrated, I fought for justice and got the mayor suspended. During this justice seeking period, I got myself involved with various animal welfare organizations and started helping them out with rescues. I felt I was doing what I loved, helping animals and fighting for their rights. After graduation I set up a small shelter in my small town, which was first in our house, then an old burned down shed, and then slowly grew to a decent size shelter housing over 100 rescued animals. I have since setup 2 veterinary clinics, hired doctors and significantly increased (~2000) the number of animals we rescued and rehabilitated over almost a decade. Veterinarians are a rare breed in India. And finding a decent veterinarian is harder than winning a jackpot. Most of the times, I end up reading medical textbooks, journals, videos and try to provide diagnostics myself. I have also assisted in various surgeries, and have handled several types of animals ranging from dogs, cats, birds, snakes, cows, monkeys, and more. Before you judge me for providing medical services to animals without a degree, if i didn’t do it, they would have died. I have single handedly saved hundreds of animals from the brink of death. If anybody is to be blamed, it is the subpar vet schools here, and the absolutely unskilled veterinarians that they produce. I have hired and fired over 5 doctors because some of them were so bad at their job that they couldn’t even perform a simple spay/neuter. I have now decided to take matters in my own hand and become a veterinarian. To pursue this goal, I need help. I have the fire in me to do whatever it takes, but I just need some direction. 1. I know I don’t satisfy many prerequisites for vet school. Is going to a 3/4 year pre-vet school the only solution to this? Can I take the prerequisite courses from a community college in the US and then get into vet school? 2. Let’s assume that I do a pre vet program and pass with flying colors. What are my chances of getting into a vet school? I’m hoping that my extensive background in animal care will provide some boost to my chances? 3. Do you suggest any other path to achieve my goal of becoming a veterinarian quicker? With my estimates it will probably take me 7-8 years to become a vet. I’ll be 38 when that happens, and im fine with that. But I also want to know if there is a faster or better way to do this. 4. Any alumni from AVMA accredited vet schools that can provide some pointers in maximizing my chances with admission, scholarship? I truly appreciate any help. You will not only be helping me, but also thousands of animals that I will save in the future. Thanks!
How hard is marine biology ?
What types of jobs can I get from majoring in marine biology. What colleges should I go to in South Carolina
How long will it take to become a vet tech, and how much do they make a year?
How to become a vet tech?
What college major should I go for if I want to be an animal caretaker?
My name is River and I'm a junior at RHHS. I was wondering what major should I go for if I want to be an animal caretaker. I'm looking more for a animal shelter/daycare all the way up to working in a zoo.
What's a good starting job to lead me to become a zookeeper!
I am a student in Rockhill South Carolina. I love animals and I really want to be a zookeeper.
What are good prerequisite classes to take for the veterinary track?
What are good prerequisite classes to take for the veterinary track?
When do you need to start worrying about farming?
I want to do agriculture but I want to do a little bit more on the farming side rather with animals.
What is a day in the life like as a veterinarian?
What do the hours tend to be like? How much time do you spend interacting with patients and owners? Do you spend a lot of time doing paperwork?
What's the worst part of being a veterinarian?
What are 3 things you like and 3 things you dislike about being a veterinarian?
Is being a veterinarian difficult?
What are 3 things you like and 3 things you dislike about being a veterinarian?
how long did it take to achieve your goal of being a veterinarian ?
how long???
did you have support during your journey?
on your journey of being a vet, was any one there to support?
How hard was it to become a veterinarian?
what challenges did you face?
what class is required to get in vet school?
vet school?
Do enjoy being a veterinarian?
Why did you want to become a vet?
what are some Pros and Cons of being a veterinarian?
What are your personal pros and cons?
what are some steps on becoming a veterinarian.
i what to know what are some of the steps on becoming a vet so i can start planing a path in my life and take classes i need and start earlier and not start when and already in college.
Is anyone in your family a veterinarian that inspired you to become one?
I my family no one is a vet put they all have some type of animals and not only one or two or just like little animals like dogs and cats they have horses, goats, emos, and cows and many of them. They are always asking people if they know about a vet when they are sick and sometimes the vets are busy and the animals get even more sick.
What did you do to prepare for this career?
I would like to become a veterinarian and i would like to know what did you do to prepare for this career?
Were you completely prepared to do whatever it takes to become a veterinarian?
Did you have an iron mind to do whatever it takes to get what you wanted
What tips would you have for me trying to become a veterinarian ?
Is there anything you wish you knew before becoming a veterinarian?
Did you have motivation to become a veterinarian ?
Was actually becoming a veterinarian something you wanted to do?
How much time did it take to become a veterinarian?
How much time was necessary in order to get what you wanted?
Questions for Veterinarians interview
Why did you choose to become a veterinarian? How did you make your dream possible? How much time did it take to become a veterinarian? Did you have motivation to become a veterinarian? How much hard work did it take? Did you have support from other people? If you could would you change your career? What tips would you have for me trying to become a veterinarian? Do you recommend me becoming a veterinarian? Was it scary trying to become a veterinarian? Did at one point you fail and get back up? How much money did it cost in school? Were you completely prepared to do whatever it takes? Do you enjoy your job? Did you enjoy the journey to becoming a veterinarian? I am a freshman in high school currently attending North Monterey County High School.
What is a good career path for a veterinarian?
What are good career paths to go down if I want to become a veterinarian and work on both small and large animals?
What do I need to do in order to find myself in a career involving engineering and animals?
Im interested in animal and engineering. I don't know if I should go into biomedical engineering or zoology. Dream job is creating zoo animal habitats.
What are the pros and cons of being a vet tech?
what's it like to be a vet tech?
I am a teenager that has always loved animals and has always had a dream of becoming a vet so these questions are to help me learn more about the job of being a vet.
What made you want to be a vet? Was being a vet your first choice as your career? When did you start your first vet job? What was your first thought of vet school? Was vet school fun?
What jobs have little to no contact with other people ?
What jobs have little to no contact with other people ?
How to decide whether you want to go into veterinary school or nursing school?
I've been thinking about going into the veterinary field as I have always loved animals but I also love helping people. Which field should I decide on? Any tips/thoughts would be appreciated!
If I want to become an experienced veterinarian or doctor how many years would I be required to take in school?
I enjoy being around animals and working with them. At a previous school I attended Job shadowing for a veterinary office. I thoroughly enjoyed watching them take care and attend to these animals and it caused me to want to invest in this career when I grow older. I also want to consider looking into being a Doctor because of how many lives are saved each day. I find it fascinating how hard Doctors work to save lives and improve their patients overall health. If i were to become either one of these options when I grow older how many years should I take and what courses should I consider?
I have some questions to ask?
what would i have to be prepared for to become a veterinarian. what kind of classes would i have to take to be ready for this kind of career. Why did you want to become a veterinarian, was it the first thing you wanted to do for a career.
What kinds of jobs are there that include working with animals without being a veterinarian ?
I've always loved working with and around animals but have no interest in veterinary work. I've worked mostly with horses and small companion animals and am very interested to continue working with them after high school.
What are the most important things that I can do to get on track to becoming a Zoologist?
Hello! I am in high school and looking to maybe start a career in Zoology. Are there any things I can do to help me get on a sound track for college? In addition, what are some study tips you have for studying zoology (I know there is a lot of information)? Thanks!
How do you know when to open your own veterinarian practice?
I want to know when Veterinarians decide to go from working at a practice to opening up their own
what was school like for classes to become a large animal vet?
what is it like to be a large animal vet or vet-tech? What's the average income each year and what courses/licences do you have to have to be a vet tech or vet for large animals? and what school do you recommend
Is doing prep pharmacy tech. classes a good way to transfer to biology?
also, are there any book recommendations for an aspiring biologist?
What was the process for becoming a volunteer for aquarium/zoo?
I understand if it is as simple as going in and asking but I would like to know the nuances of becoming a volunteer, such as what are the credentials for becoming one, such as a high school diploma or higher, licenses, ext.?