Career questions tagged veterinary-medicine
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.
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!!!
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?
If policy shifts and funding cuts threaten conservation initiatives, what can I do to help push for lasting change?
I’m a high school senior at Ladue Horton Watkins High School, planning to attend either the University of Connecticut or the University of Missouri-Columbia to pursue a career in wildlife veterinary medicine. While I’m excited about my future, I’m increasingly anxious about how the growing disregard for sustainability and conservation today could limit opportunities for wildlife veterinarians and hinder crucial efforts to protect vulnerable ecosystems in the years ahead.
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?
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 it like applying to vet school?
I am a junior animal health/ pre-vet major. I am interested in small animal general practice. I have a good GPA and I have vet experience. Is there any advice for someone like me?
What can be the most rewarding or disheartening part of being a Veterinarian?
I'm majoring in biology and thinking about going into vet school, and lately, I've been wondering about the mental health stuff that vets deal with. I keep hearing about how tough the job can be, especially when it comes to making hard medical decisions and dealing with losing animal patients. I really want to get a grip on these challenges because I know it’s not just about learning the medical stuff. I need to be ready emotionally for everything that comes with being a vet, too!.
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
What is it like being African- American in the veterinarian field of work?
What is it like being African- American in the veterinarian field of work?
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 are the best ways to get the required volunteer and veterinary exprience hours you need in your undergraduate years before going to veterinary school?
I am a high school senior who will be attending the University of South Carolina in the fall with a biology major. I have little worries about getting classroom hours, I am more concerned with what i need to do outside of the classroom to get in to vet school. I know that it is very competitive and required a lot of volunteer work as well as shadowing vet clinics. I just want to know good methods and strategies from people who got in to vet school mainly because of their experience hours because this would certainly help out weight my lack of interview skills.
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?
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 was the one of the hardest parts of veterinarian school How did you over come it, and do you feel like it made you a better person? #Spring25
for example, did you it make you a better person about how you go forward in life, how you deal with stress, etc? #Spring25
Has anyone here gone back to college, and to veterinary school, while being a mom?
I have been accepted to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2029. I am so grateful for this opportunity, and I hope I am making the right decision for us. I want to follow my dream, and for my daughter to see this example, even if it will be challenging.
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.
How can I be more involved or gain experience in different veterinary clinics while in undergrad (without going to RVT school, vet assistant programs, etc)?
I currently volunteer in a GP clinic, but cannot do anything really hands on and cannot apply anywhere without experience. 2nd year biology undergraduate. Pre vet
What are the steps to applying to Veterinary School ?
I am a sophomore in college, a Biology major and prevet student.
What should i focus on in high school if i want to be a veterinarian?
I've had a love for animals ever since i was little, and by the time i was 7 i decided that i wanted to be a vet. In middle school all i could do to get ready for being a veterinarian was doing good in my classes. In my three years of middle school I did 2 years of band, 2 years of orchestra, 2 years of cheerleading , 2 years of winter guard, `1 year of art, 1 year of theater, and 1 year of outdoor trails. I was just wondering what i should do in my 4 years of high school. If you have any tips for me i would greatly appreciate it, thanks. 😊❤️