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
Looking to interview a Veterinarian for a college assignment?
Are there any Vets out there that can assist me in answering these questions? 1. Can you share a little bit about your background, education, and what led you to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine? 2. Could you provide an overview of the typical responsibilities of a Veterinarian? 3. What does your work-life balance look like? 4. What are some of the most challenging experiences you've encountered throughout your career, and how did you approach them? 5. What do you believe are the biggest misconceptions people have about Veterinary Medicine? 6. How do you see the field of Veterinary Medicine evolving in the future? 7. As an aspiring Veterinarian, what advice would you offer for navigating Veterinary school and preparing for a career in the field? 8. What traits, if any, do you believe make for a successful Veterinarian?
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.
What is the best way to find veterinary shadowing opportunities?
I am a current sophmore and I attend high school in the NYC area. How should I about connecting with veterinarians in the area to ask them for shadowing?
What is the best way to prepare for pre-vet as a 16 year old sophomore in high school (How to get internships/scholarships/best ap classes to take/other extracurriculars that will get me into college) ?
I am a 16 year old in 10th grade and I'm not sure how to properly prepare if I want to go to college with the intention of eventually getting into veterinary.
What collage do i have to go to to become a vet?
I would like to be a vet because I love animals and want to be able to help them
How to become a veterinarian ?
Please help I’ve always wanted to be a veterinarian I love animals
What to do with the rigour?
How rigorous can the schooling required to be a veterinarian be expected to be? Realistically, what are the chances of making it through that schooling? Any advice for how to successfully go through almost a decade of school?
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 am 14 years old i want to learn new skills any advices?
i am 14 years old i want to learn new skills any advices?
When and what should I study if I want to become a veterinarian?
I'm interested in working with animals and I think it would be nice to do stuff to help them. I'm starting high school next year, and I'd like to know if there are certain classes that I should take.
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 much money do veterinarians make?
I have wanted to be a veterinarian my whole life, but I am also worried about money. So I am wondering how much money do veterinarians make in a year?
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.
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?
What are your best suggestions for looking for a vet school? Any application tips?
This question was asked anonymously by a junior in high school
How easy is it to get hired as a veterinarian?
This question was asked anonymously by a junior in high school
Veterinarians: What kind of hours are you working currently?
Do you normally work 40 hours a week? 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 do i get a head start?
Hi im 15 years old and in 10th grade. I really wanna be an veterinarian and want to start on it right now. Any suggestion, tips, etc?
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.
How can i begin my journey to become a veterinarian?
how early can i begin my journey to try and achieve my goals to be a veterinarian. Whats the fastest i can try to start so that i can join the field im into, sooner?
What social skills are valuable to be a veterinarian?
I don't like social interactions but I can tolerate it.
A veterinarian
Hi my name is Izadia and I want to be a veterinarian. How much doses a veterinarian get payed averagely?
How would you ensure you perform euthanasia properly? How do you stay updated with research developments in veterinary medicine?
Hi I’m Xzania and I want to be a veterinarian and How would you ensure you perform euthanasia properly? How do you stay updated with research developments in veterinary medicine?
How hard is it to become a veterinarian😊?
I already know it takes like 8-9 years, but how hard is it?
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?
Why do you want to be a Vet? What do you have to do school wise to get into a good college. How is going into a clinic every single day, and what do you see? When is a good age to start building your resume for school and jobs? What is really fun about your job and why you are still doing it?
Hello! I am in the 9th grade at Rock Hill High. I enjoy science, bio, english, and dancing. I'm looking into being a vet and i have some questions! Why do you want to be a Vet? What do you have to do school wise to get into a good college? How is going into a clinic every single day, and what do you see? When is a good age to start building your resume for school and jobs? What is really fun about your job and why you are still doing it?
How many year approximately does it take you to finish a veterinary medicine career?
Hi, my name is Ana or Anie, I am 15 years old almost 16 and I’m a junior in high school. I am interested in the veterinary medicine career/profession as you can tell from my question. I would love to be a vet because I am absolutely in live with animals and I want to study something in medicine but working with humans isn’t my forte, so I feel I should work with animals. But when I research online i find different responses and that’s why I cam here to ask true professionals about this career.
Veterinarian!
I’m Addy and im 13. What are the best classes to take in Junior high or high school to be a Veterinarian? And how difficult is it to get a scholarship, or how good do your grades have to be?
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 kind of degree do I need to become a veterinarian?
I've researched ways to become one but I've kept getting different answers and I wanted to ask a professional if I could.
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.