Career questions tagged veterinarian
A veterinarian is a doctor for animals. Some careers veterinarians may go into are opening up their business and caring for common house pets, working for farms to ensure food sources are healthy, and educating future veterinarians. For more information, pleas... Read more Show less
What classes are important for Marine veterinarians?
I know science is very important and very likely math, but I'd like to know what specific topics are important.
What are the best ways to get internships related to marine veterinarians?
What are the best ways to get internships related to marine veterinarians?
Choice to make?
What career should I chose if I like animals and not related to math or just a bit. I also like history and music.
What college courses should I take to become a Marine Veterinarian?
I already know I have to get a bachelor's degree before doing the actual veterinarian studies, but I don't really know where to go from there.
How to make sure I get a job in the future as Marine Veterinarian?
I know Marine biology in general is a very competitive field. I hope to be a Marine Vet in the future in Australia because of it's biodiversity. I also know that most fields in Marine Biology want you to have a lot of experience no matter how new you are to the job.
What led you to pursue the career you wanted to achieve?
Looking into shadowing possibly for the summer.
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.
How can I get more hands on animal experience oppurtunties for vet school?
I am worried about getting into vet school because of the high competion and want to make myself as eligable as possible.
How can I land my dream job as an equine vet?
What classes or credits do I need in college, and what type of job or internship would be best? How can I limit the time and cost of school?
What has everyone been doing to increase their chances of getting into a prestigious college?
I am hoping to get into MSU's veterinary program, but they take a very limited amount of applicants.
After college, how do you start looking for careers in a professional field that matches your degree? Is it an easy process?
I'm going into veterinary medicine, and I'm concerned that I will not be able to easily find a job after I graduate from school, and that I will not be able to find a related job between college and veterinary school.
How do you know what you doing in college is for yourself and not for the ones around you?
I am going to college to major in biology to eventually get my doctorate in veterinary medicine, during this time I will be running track. If anyone has advice to help know if it's what I want or just for the people around me.
When did you realize you were happy with your career path?
What experiences have you endured that made you realize all your efforts were worth it? What did you wish you did differently to get where you are currently?
How do people become interested in becoming a veterinarian?
I'm in high school, and my question is learning more about college and the process of becoming a veterinarian. And what makes other people interested in the same job?
Are there any specific study tools, apps, or techniques that helped you succeed in veterinary science courses or even just in general?
I am going to school at North Dakota State University to start career path as a veterinary technician. #Spring26
When you become something like a veterinarian, do you still have time for other passions?
I want to become a veterinarian, but I am afraid I will no longer have time for my passions. I have always loved doing things like small taxidermy and insect pinning, but will I have time to truly enjoy them anymore? I love animals and want to pursue this career I just don't want to be miserable. Please let me know your experiences with this subject.
I want to be a vet tech. What classes would I have to take my freshman year of college?
I am going to Ohio Wesleyan
What does a typical day look like working with wildlife animals?
I currently am an undergraduate student at indiana institute of technology and I major in Communication-Graphic design. I have been interested in Wildlife animals and want to pursue something in that field but I have no experience and I would like to know how I can pursue Graphic design while still looking into wildlife?
How do i begin my path into being a exotic animal and marine vet?
i want to specialize into exotic animals mainly reptiles and marine animals how would i begin starting that adventure as a college freshman starting pre vet? #Spring26
What procedures or tasks as a vet tech do you feel most comfortable with, and which ones are either uncomfortable or a challenge to complete?
This question is for vets or veterinary technicians
What type of internship/job is recommended for a pre-vet major Would volunteer at a clinic suffice or need to see more? #Spring26
What type of internship/job is recommended for a pre-vet major? Would volunteer at a clinic suffice or need to see more? #Spring26
What is something that was helpful when finding and reaching out for positions in internships or for shadowing, especially when trying to create an in with a Veterinarian?
I'm a high school senior committed to Colorado State University. I am already looking into joining the pre-vet club for extra support and opportunities. However, I feel that my weakness with interviews will translate over to internships and shadowing. I am just looking for more personalized advice from someone who has experienced the same, and may have useful advice pertaining to the field.
How do I build my resume as a 10th grader who is interested in becoming a veterinarian?
I take honors chemistry, and I have experience with cats and dogs. I have a passion for helping animals in need. I try my best to learn more about the anatomy of dogs and cats.
How can I ensure I'm a competitive student for veterinary applications even though I'm doing my first 2 years at Technical College#Spring26?
I'm a senior in highschool and my mind is really set on vet school, I've been working in a clinic and undrstand the field but I always question my academics. How can I ensure I'm competitive enough with good grades, how do I know when I should re-take a class? What helps you be successful in hard classes like physics and calculus? #Spring26
What vet schools are the most affordable?
I want to go to vet school after I graduate, but I am worried about the cost? What vet schools are the most affordable out of state, and in state for NC?
How long will it take to become a licensed veterinarian and the process of it?
Im interested in veterinarian jobs but don't know how long it will take
What are the pros and cons of being a veterinarian, and why?
Hi I'm Arianna I'm in 7th grade and I want to be a veterinarian. I wanna be it because I love pets and I like to help, and I love cats. I want to accomplish this but I don’t know the steps to do it. So I need your help in finding out if this is the job for me.
What skills did you have to practice the most to become a vet?
I want to be a veterinarian because I love helping others and being around animals. Whenever I see sick animals on the street, I give them food and water. It’s sad to see animals that don’t have the homes they deserve, and it reminds me of my own pets at home. I have three dogs named Milo, Ollie, and Bella, and I take care of them by feeding and brushing them every day. In the future, I want to open a clinic that helps every animal regardless of whether they have an owner or not.
What is the most challenging aspect of this job?
Hi, my name is Isabella and I have always wanted to become a Veterinarian so I would like to know what is the most challenging part of being a veterinarian. I chose this career through MyFutureAZ because I have 3 dogs at home that I care for whenever they are sick. This encourages me to become a veterinarian because I see how the dogs' emotions can change from when they are sick or hurt to when they are healthy. This has me asking: how do you handle compassion fatigue and maintain your own mental health? Also, how do you approach situations where a client cannot afford essential care?
Can I still become a vet if my freshman and first semester of sophomore year had a bad GPA?
What do I do if my first year and first semester of high school had a bad GPA? I want to be a vet and I haven't taken any good classes for it yet, but I'm still only on my second year. I plan to try and get as many credits before graduation. can I still go to a good vet school because of my first years horrible GPA, or will I need to choose a different path?