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Vanessa May 01 827 views

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...

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nicole Apr 26 350 views

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?

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Jenna Apr 24 152 views

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?

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Rachel Apr 17 375 views

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...

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Jordan Apr 19 242 views

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?

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Laney Apr 13 817 views

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...

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Ash Feb 24 841 views

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.

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Mirielle Feb 05 446 views

Do I have to take AP chemistry in high school to become a veterinarian?

Hi there my name is Mirielle I'm a sophomore in high school interested in a career as a veterinarian. I'm wondering if I would have to take AP chemistry in high school I'm going to take chemistry but right now AP chemistry doesn't fit into my schedule.

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Jawahir Jan 08 996 views

What steps can I take to make the transition to a pharma career possible?

Hi, I am 40 years old , working as a production chemist in dental industry,
3 years back I completed MSc pharma course , and I want to transition my career to pharma. But , unfortunately not possible . I am not sure. I need guidance ? I need You

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Lendsy Jan 07 678 views

What should my college major be? What are the most important steps? And things along those lines.

I am a first generation student and I'm stressed with the college process. I want to become a livestock vet but don't know the steps I need to take to achieve this.

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Brinley Nov 29, 2024 1196 views

What are the best uni/colleges in the Saskatchewan East Alberta region What can you do at a vet clinic while still being in high school??

I have a two picked out for sure that I want to apply too when I’m older (Lakeland College and Olds) . What are jobs you can do in a vet clinic while being in school that’s preferably not a receptionist ( my closest one is TERRIBLE to their receptionist and just employees in general)

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Ariana Nov 14, 2024 1041 views

What are the steps to becoming a Vet Sonographer?

I've been going back and forth on whether I want to be a vet radiologist or a vet sonographer. I am leaning a little more towards the second option. I need help on what to do because it is such a specific field of work. I am 17 in my senior year and I want to know what to major in in...

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Ella Oct 30, 2024 1130 views

What are some veterinary jobs other than just the "standard vet"?

Hello!

I'm really interested in veterinary medicine, but not in being a clinical vet. What are some other jobs within this subject? Any information about day-to-day tasks, education requirements, salaries, or work conditions would be super helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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Julia Oct 28, 2024 721 views

How do I become a large animal vet?

I have an interest in becoming a vet, but I do not want to be in a clinic. How would I specify to my vet school that this is my interest? #Fall24

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Karina Aug 24, 2024 1532 views

Should I pursue being a veterinary radiologist, is it worth it income wise?

I want to be a veterinary radiologist but I don’t know the income and I don’t want to live poorly, im not sure what I should do to get into vet school, or what I need to do, I’m a junior and I’ve been really stressed. I know for a fact that I want to be a vet. Also is it too hard? Is it almost...