Career questions tagged veterinary
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 challenges do students trying to get into veterinary school usually face #Spring23?
Does veterinary school heavily focus on GPA or what other aspects of college life would help a student get into veterinary school more easily?
How to figure out community college and everything needed to know?
I just graduated high school last week and was going to take some time off before heading to community college. I have decided to go for Community College in Spring 2026 but am really confused on how to do this. When it comes to community college, I am going to go through them for General Studies so its more affordable before I transfer to an accredited college. I don't really know how and when to apply, what my school year would be considered (is it 2025-2026 or is it 2026-2027?), what scholarships are best to apply to now or later, how to complete Fafsfa and when I should apply for that? Another thing I'm worrying about is my projected field I wish to go into is Vet tech/animal care field but the community college does not have specific program for that at all. Can I just choose classes such as biology and chemistry and would that count to work for that? Like my degree is associates in Biology? I have no idea.
Animal care studying abroad ?
What is available for studying abroad for animal care degrees such as vet tech or wildlife biologists? What are the requirements and can I do studying abroad for college instead of during high school?
Going to Community College when they don't have the area of field I want?
I've heard people say to go to Community college because it is cheaper and your closer to home but the area of field I want isn't available. I want to be a vet tech but the community college does not have it and only has a vet assistance program to pay for a certificate. Should I do something else for community college for 2 years or just apply for a college or university?
How should I spend my summer- gaining relevant experience, or gaining money to pay for college?
Hey everyone! Aspiring exotic animal veterinarian here, I'm trying to decide how to use my summer. Last summer and throughout this current school year, I've interned at a vet clinic unpaid. I've just gotten my CVA Level 1 Certification, too. Here are my two decisions- Option 1) Apply to work a paid job at the clinic I've been interning at. I'm comfortable there and pretty sure they would hire me on the spot; however, their pay for the position I would work (vet assistant) is less than nearby restaurants/retail stores, which I find crazy. On the other hand, I would be getting great experience, key to getting into vet school later on (especially since they are the only exotic animal inclusive clinic within an hour's radius of my house). But I would be sacrificing earning good money to help pay for college the next year. Option 2) Work somewhere else, with a more decent pay. I would be saving up for college better, so this would be the more financially wise option. However, I would be missing out on getting good experience having a job at an exotic veterinary clinic, especially one where people already know me and are comfortable with me, since I've interned there for about a year now. Essentially, my dilemma is this: do I go for 1) gaining important experience for vet school or 2) getting better pay to help me afford college? Thanks for any feedback or tips!!!
Tips on getting a job when your field isn't hiring?
I'm going into veterinary medicine but my area isn't offering anything related to it right now. What jobs can I get that can still be connected through resume? Something like bookkeeping, receptionist, people jobs, groomer... etc.
How do you stay motivated while pursuing a demanding degree?
For context, I come from a low-income background and am pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. I know that this career path is difficult in terms of coursework and requires many years of schooling. I am transferring from a Community College to a 4-year institution this fall, with veterinary school following afterward. As I am transferring into such a specific major so my academic pathway requires at least 2.5 years, with the addition of taking Summer and Winter classes, with veterinary school being 4 years. My financial background also sets me back in struggling to pay for school and likely needing to work full time, which hinders my studies. Veterinary school is noted to be very competitive, and most people get rejected in their first year of applying. I am trying to stay optimistic throughout the hardships and also want to make the most of my time in college. Overall, how do you stay motivated in such a difficult career path while also balancing personal life, work, and getting involved on campus? #Spring25
What is your FAVORITE thing about being a vet?
I decided to start at WSU this year, I am just looking to raise my motivation for going!
What was your experience going through Pre-Vet schooling and then Vet school Do you think it was worth it or not? ?
Do you think it was worth it, or should I major in something else?
What can I do to manage student loan debt and afford to work towards starting my own veterinary practice after graduation ?
I am looking for any advice on how someone already in the veterinary workforce pays for student loans or worked towards not having as much in student loans and was able to open their own practice right after graduation?
What is the reality of going to Veterinary School? Is it worth it, or should I look more into my passion of being an anthropologist? How would you make this decision?
I am a college freshman, going into my sophomore year. I am a double major for Biology and Anthropology. I have been planning on going to veterinary school, but recently I have been going back and forth on if I want to focus on anthropology instead. I have always wanted to become an anthropologist, but stayed away because it doesn't pay well. Can anyone give me advice? Thank you!
When should I determine the specialty I want to pursue if I'm planning on going to vet school?
Is this something I can decide after I've been admitted and am enrolled in vet school, or should I know before?
What do you think are the most important qualities for someone to succeed in the veterinary field, and how can aspiring veterinarians best prepare for the challenges of the job?
I’m currently in 12th grade and graduated early in December. I’ll be an upcoming freshman majoring in biology at Kennesaw State University with the goal of becoming a veterinarian to all animals.
How do I make my veterinary school application stand out? #Spring25
I am looking to go into the large animal vet business and want to know how I can increase the chances of getting into vet school during my first round of applications!
what is the best thing I can do in my undergraduate to prepare for vet school?
I will only have 3-years in undergraduate because of early college classes so there is less time but i know a lot of things have to be done. what should I focus on most?
What is the process of becoming a wildlife veterinarian who is specifically focused on conservation and rehabilitation?
I am trying to decide between becoming a wildlife biologist or a wildlife veterinarian, so I would love to know what the process is like to become a veterinarian and if I can combine aspects of both potential jobs in my future career. #Spring25
How do you think veterinary medicine in the U.S. could be improved?
I am a senior in high school that will graduate next month. I will go to college and plan to major in Animal Science for Pre-Vet Medicine. I love animals and want to help them. I’m always curious to know the major challenges in veterinary medicine and overall care in different areas of the U.S. and not just locally in my community in TX. In TX I know we suffer with the lack of Veterinarians and education costs in TX along with the demand for services with more pet ownership.
Best way to minimize debt for DVM degree? #Spring25
My goal is to achieve DVM degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) Since this is 6 to 8 years of college education. How or best way I can achieve this goal with minimal of debt? I am staying with in state colleges (University of Findlay) and transferring to OSU Vet medicine (hopefully!) Applying scholarships but they are hard to win and not very many applicable to animal science field. Thank you and #Spring25
Should I Get a Job as Soon as I Get to College?
I am a current high school senior and will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall to study animal science. I have held a job as a vet tech for the past two years and was hoping to find another job as a vet tech once I get to College Station, however people keep recommending that I hold off until at least after the first semester.
What is it like to be a wildlife veterinarian?
Hello! I've been interested in veterinary medicine for a while, and have recently been especially drawn to the idea of working with wildlife. If anyone could tell me more about what this job entails, expected salary (I've heard it's less than a clinical vet but I'm unsure of how much), and overall if you would recommend it, that would be super helpful! Thanks!
What do I need to do to prepare for studying to be a large animal veterinarian?
What do I need to do to prepare for studying to be a large animal veterinarian?
What should I do to become an aquatic veterinarian?
I am a freshman in college and want more animal care experience. How can I get internships without any previous experience? Is there a certain way I should network while I am volunteering so I can get a job at the places I volunteer at?
What hands-on summer internship opportunities exist for students in the small animal science field in Kent County, DE?
I am a high school senior in Kent County, DE, with an Animal Science pathway. I will be attending DelVal this Fall and will be studying small Animal Science. I would love to have a learning opportunity in a small Veterinary clinic.
How do you know you're ready for the next big step?
I am a sophomore in a junior college, transferring into a four-year. I want to become veterinarian, but I don't know if I am prepared to commit down that carrer path yet. Any advice?
I have a lot of questions?
I have a few questions 1. I applied at the Vetco mobile vaccine clinic as a customer advisor. Over the phone, the recruiter asked me to come to the location for a tour of the facility. When I went, she showed me how everything was set up and said that she would send me the offer letter that same day or later that week. My first question is, I haven't gotten the offer letter yet, how many days should I wait until I send a follow-up email asking about the offer letter? 2. If time does pass, how should I format the email to not seem pushy or desperate. 3. Does working at this clinic count as veterinary hours needed for Veterinary school? and how should I keep track of these hours?
What type of scholarships are available for Animal Science majors in Ky?
Attending University of Kentucky
What is the hardest part about being a vet?
I want to be a veterinarian when I get older so I wanted to ask what are the hardest and easiest parts of the job and what ya’ll see on a regular basis. #spring25
How can i achieve in becoming a veterinarian?
What is the best path for veterinarian education to learn how properly treat and take care of ill animals? Showing me the right medication to using from the ones that are deadly in put wrong, along with the best techniques. How would I be able to find the best and have the right amount of resources to help me achieve my goal?
I want to be a vet dermatologist, so I want to know the steps and what to do in order to be that?
I know what I want to be but I am not sure on how to get there.
Is being a Veterinarian worth the years of medical school?
I would love to work with animals but the medical school is at least 12 years and I am unsure that the pay would be worth all of the school bills putting me into dept.