Career questions tagged veterinary-medicine
What is advice you’d give to someone who wants to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine?
I am a senior in high school wanting to pursue a career in Vet Med and I would like some advice as a senior in high school wanting to go to Vet 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.
What are some websites that make searching for scholarships much easier As of right now, it feels difficult to find scholarships that I am eligible for and are still open. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.?
I am a high school senior very close to attending college. Unfortunately, I am unable to pay for my full tuition without the need of loans. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated by both my family and I.
What is the key to success in getting into veterinary school? How do you handle the high demanding work load with extracurriculars? What is best to prioritize when trying to become a high qualified applicant?
I am an incoming college freshman, studying biochemistry. I want to set myself up for success in both undergraduate school as well as veterinary school. #spring26
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.
What are the insides and outs of being a large animal or equine veterinarian?
I'm starting college this fall as an animal science major planning to become either a large animal or equine vet. I've been told you need to have a passion for it but I want to know more from other vets. Are the wages and work-life balance really that bad? How was veterinary school, finding internships and looking for jobs after graduation?
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.
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?
What is your experience with the licensing or lifestyle / work-life transition process overseas? ?
I am the road to becoming a veterinarian at Tuskegee University, after my degrees I would like to practice outside of the US perhaps Singapore. I've grown up overseas, however I would like to get a feel for the work/life world in different countries including the US.
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
How can I get more large/exotic animal experience?
Hello! I want to know if any veterinarians have ideas on how I could get large/exotic animal hours for my vet school applications? I have lots of experience with small animals. Thank you in advance!
When did you realize you truly want to pursue your career?
I'm currently a high school senior and I've had the amazing opportunity to work in an animal hospital. I've had several "wow I love this job" moments, but once you become a professional, are there cases that have really stuck out and changed you?
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?
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 is the path to becoming a veterinarian?
I am very fond of animals and taking care of them, and I hope to be a veterinarian someday. But, I'm not sure what to do to become a veterinarian.
How does an undergraduate student balance getting good grades and the stress of gaining experience to make it in to veterinary school?
I am a college freshman majoring in animal sciences so I can become a veterinarian after I've graduated. My interests right now are large and small animal practices.
What advice would you give, looking back?
What advice would you give to a young adult starting college, about lessons learned and what you wish you would have known? If entering into the veterinary field what is something you have learned on the job that you wish you would have gained more experience with during college?
what is the best way to get animal experience before i go to college?
I already have an internship at my local vet clinic, but i am looking for more animal experience and veterinary experience.
What is one thing you wish you had done in undergrad that would've better prepared you for veterinary school?
Currently a high school senior whose lifelong dream is to become a veterinarian. I am planning to major in biology, hopefully with a minor in animal science, but I have not committed to any particular school yet.
How can I develop a career in Veterinary Medicine while also following my love of behavioral psychology? ?
I’m a senior in high school and have loved animals my entire life. For the past nine years of my life, I have been training dogs for competition obedience, rally, agility, and conformation. Since I was a little girl, I have wanted to build a career with animals, large and small. I especially want to pursue a career in reproduction as I have found that to be a very under serviced field in veterinary medicine. I have become extremely attached to the pathway since I own intact animals and struggle to find a Veterinarian who is able to take care of them. I have reached a cross-roads though. I love behavior and studying it. I’ve taken multiple college psychology courses and thrive learning many of these concepts. I don’t want to leave the pathway of Veterinary Medicine, but rather would like some help developing a pathway to combine both of my passions. #fall25
What should I start doing now to become a veterinary technician? #Fall25
I'm a high school senior, looking to major in veterinary technology next year. I currently volunteer at animal sanctuaries but wondering what else should I do to gain experience.
What do you do to manage a healthy work-life balance as an emergency vet at a clinic or vet hospital?
I'm a high school student looking to enter vet school after I get my bachelors in biology.
How will I pay for vet school?
I want to be a vet technologist but don't know if I can afford it.
What is veterinary school like?
I'm in highschool and would like to become a veterinarian. Is vet school like highschool where there very little hands on work?
How do I know which of the two jobs I am considering is the best for me and my preferences?
I am going into 9th grade next year and I am stuck between being and FBI Special Agent because I love problem solving and physical activity or being a marine mammal field veterinarian because I love dolphins, otters, pinnipeds, and all other marine animals. I don't know how to determine which one I would have more satisfaction in.
How do veterinarians handle owners who lost their pets?
For example, the owner may have to put the pet down or it died during a surgery. How do vets confront the owners? How do the vets feel about it as well? Does it impact their mental health having to interact with the grieving owners?
Is being a vet the right path for me?
I am a High School senior and I have always wanted to be an equine vet, but while applying for colleges I keep asking myself if I have what it takes. #Fall25
What is the day-to-day life of a veterinarian
Do you deem all the schooling to be worth it? Do are you satisfied financially and emotionally? Finally do you have time to live life outside of work?