Career questions tagged exotic-animals
What occurs in a day in the life of an exotic animal veterinarian?
From a young age, I have always loved animals! I would love to be a veterinarian, but I do not only want to work with cats, dogs, or farm animals. What is it like to be an exotic animal veterinarian, and how does the process differ from becoming a small-animal or farm-animal veterinarian? Making career decisions is hard, and I want to ensure that I find a career that I truly love! I am blessed to be headed to college this fall, and Lord willing, I want to find a career I love.
What are the biggest challenges of becoming a wildlife veterinarian that people don’t talk about, and is it realistically sustainable as a long-term career? #Spring26
I am currently a high school senior planning to pursue a B.S. in animal science at Auburn University in Fall 2026, with the goal of becoming a wildlife veterinarian. Wildlife careers aren’t often mentioned in my community, especially the path needed to achieve them. I have also heard that careers in wildlife don’t always make enough money to live comfortably. How true is that?
What does being a veterinarian or zookeeper look like?
I have a love for animals. I have considered becoming a veterinarian that specializes in exotic animals but I am concerned about what schooling and actually working would look like. I love to talk and inform people as well so I have also considered a career in zoo keeping, but I also have questions on the ethics of zoos. I am torn and would like to hear input about those careers and recommendations of careers that sound like a good fit for me. I also love learning so maybe even a career that involves research. I am completely lost so thank you for the help!
What high school and colleges should I prepare to get into to become a vet?
I am going to 8th grade and I want to start getting better grades and prepare to get into a good high school I live in ct but want to go to ny for high school and college I want to know what I should do to prepare for this.
I am stuck between two career paths. How do I choose the right career for me?
The two careers I am having a tough time choosing between being a wildlife rehabilitator/ exotic vet and an orthopedic surgeon/trauma surgeon.
where would be the best workplaces for an exotic animal veterinarian?
I am a Senior student at William J. Brennan High school looking for information on becoming a veterinarian. I specifically want to pursue becoming an Exotic Animal Vet and wouldn't mind traveling at the beginning of my career to do so but i would like to know my chances and what i must do to accomplish this. #veterinarian #veterinary #veterinary-medicine #animals #animal-health #exotic-animals #location #job #work-place #travel #zoo #wildlife #wildlife-santuary
is my interest in becoming a exotic animal specialized veterinarian unrealistic? what are the advantages and disadvantages?
I am a Senior student at William J. Brennan High school looking for information on becoming a veterinarian. I specifically want to pursue becoming an Exotic Animal Vet and wouldn't mind traveling at the beginning of my career to do so but i would like to know my chances and what i must do to accomplish this. #veterinarian #veterinary #animals #veterinary-medicine #animal-health #exotic-animals #opportunities #job-outlook #relativity #advantages #disadvantages #scarcity #benefits #problems #solutions
how difficult is it to pursue a DVM?
I am a Senior student at William J. Brennan High school looking for information on becoming a veterinarian. I specifically want to pursue becoming an Exotic Animal Vet and wouldn't mind traveling at the beginning of my career to do so but i would like to know my chances and what i must do to accomplish this. #veterinarian #veterinary #animals #veterinary-medicine #animal-health #exotic-animals #competition #competitive #opportunity #opportunities #job-outlook #requirements #necessities #medicine