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Todd Phillips

Associate Veterinarian at Northern Oaks Bird & Animal Hospital
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Victoria May 18, 2022 383 views

Vet College

Is it better to go to a college that has a pre-vet/ vet program or go to a regular college for your undergraduate degree?

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kaylee Feb 25, 2022 452 views

is the university of Kentucky a good school to become a veterinarian?

#veterinary #veterinarian #animal-health

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kaylee Feb 25, 2022 444 views

what are some specific important high school classes to take in order to become a vet?

#veterinarian #veterinary

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Chloe Feb 25, 2022 489 views

What is it like being an ophthalmology veterinarian?

#veterinary #animal-health #veterinary-medicine #veterinarian

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kaylee Feb 22, 2022 613 views

what is it like to be a large animal veterinarian?

i am a sophomore in high school, and i want to know more about different careers
#veterinarian #veterinary-medicine #veterinary

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Yamileth Oct 29, 2020 915 views

What veterinary and vet tech careers have the best salary (approximately)? Can I be able to travel and still be involved in this career path?

I'm currently a high school (junior) and passionate about pursuing a career in the animal medical field. I enjoy helping others especially animals and still deciding on my future goals. #career-path #career #studyabroad #veterinary #vettech #career-choice #career-paths #animals #travel

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Sienna Dec 21, 2020 1094 views

What are some jobs that work with animals?

I am a sophomore at box elder high school. I am thinking about being a veterinarian but i want to know if there are other option and stuff that would be more intresting.
#veterinarian #animal #jobs #veterinary

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jermane Oct 15, 2020 442 views

do veterinarians have to handle too much stress while working.

#veterinarian #veterinary #veterinary-medicine #career

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Samuel Apr 24, 2020 887 views

What steps should I take to become a veterinarian? And how has this pandemic effected vet clinics and hospitals.

I'm a sophomore in high school who has a passion for helping animals. I've been deeply passionate about becoming a vet because of an incident that happened with my puppy. When I arrived at the hospital after school I saw the animals and their owners waiting it hurts my heart knowing they need...

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Angela Feb 19, 2019 465 views

Should I do more in order to get into CSU Fort Collins Veterinary program?

#veterinary #veterinary-medicine #animal-health

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Juliana Oct 14, 2018 565 views

What do I need to do to ensure I can become a veterinarian?

I am particularly interested in Equine Medicine. #veterinary #veterinary-medicine #veterinarian

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Aubriee Aug 29, 2018 853 views

What other things can I do to get into college Vet school?

I have good grades and I volunteer at a animal shelter in the clinic. But I am still worried I will not get in to the university I want to go let a lone get in to vet school, Especially since it is really competitive. #veterinarian #school #veterinary

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Kaylee Jan 17, 2018 803 views

How easy is it to get a veterinarian job right out of grad. school?

I plan on majoring in animal sciences/pre-veterinary studies in college and I'm curious if it would be easy to get a job right away. Am I going to be able to get a job right away or am I going to have to search for that right employer? Or is it all just simply the luck of the draw? #veterinary...

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Allison Apr 11, 2018 743 views

What is the hardest or most difficult thing to learn while studying for a Veterinarian?

#animal-science #veterinarian #veterinary #animals

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Grace Apr 30, 2018 997 views

What is the best route for me to take to achieve my goals and reach my full potential?

I really want to go into medicine but worry about the cost of school and I do NOT want to graduate with hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans. I also don't know how to choose my under grad school and worry that if I don't pick the right school it will be harder to get into med or...

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Reina May 09, 2018 760 views

How do I ensure my place in a veterinary program?

I am currently a college student trying to knock out the classes required as prerequisites to become a vet. I just want to see if there's any thing outside of the minimum requirements to make sure I have a place in whatever university I decide to apply to when I get to that point of my life....

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Kathryn Jul 23, 2018 983 views

Is it better to be a biology or zoology major in undergrad or something more specialized before applying to vet school??

#veterinarian #veterinary-medicine #veterinary #animals #animal-health #major #biology #pre-vet #choosing-a-major #college-major

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Kathryn Jul 23, 2018 738 views

Are any specific types of experience more beneficial than others for getting your application to vet school to be noticeable??

#veterinarian #vet #animals #pre-vet #application #college #animal-health #veterinary-medicine #school #veterinary

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Meredith Jun 27, 2018 1034 views

What are the best colleges for veterinary medicine?

I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up and I would like to know where I can go to become one. #veterinarian #veterinary #animals #college #colleges #choosing-a-college

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Patricia Jun 10, 2018 898 views

Wildlife Biology or Wildlife Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation?

Next year, I will be transferring to a school and pursuing a Wildlife Biology Bachelor's degree. Originally, the Wildlife Biology degree with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation interested me because I thought the rehabilitation concentration would provide increased skills. My career...

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Precious Apr 26, 2018 838 views

What is some advice a Pre-Vet major can give me?

I'm going to college to become a veterinarian, and I'm curious.
#veterinary

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Caroline Mar 25, 2018 634 views

Do people find Vet opportunities near their home town or do you have to relocate

I'm potentially interested in veterinary medicine but unsure of the opportunities after college graduation and vet school. Do people often relocate for jobs or do you find enough opportunities near your home town vicinity? #veterinary #jobs

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Jacqueline Sep 01, 2017 801 views

What are some schools that have a good pre-vet program?

I am interested in becoming a veterinarian and would like to know colleges that have a good pre-vet program in oder to purse my career. #pre-vet #animals #veterinary

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Maripaz Apr 13, 2016 766 views

What colleges do I need to go to that will help me become a good vet?

I am asking this question because I wanna be a really good vet, and do good in the career. #veterinary #masters #in

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Caitlin May 16, 2016 863 views

What type of things should I be doing my sophomore year in college to be preparing myself for vet school?

I have a passion for animals and my plan is to become a veterinarian. I've asked this question to see what steps others have taken to become a veterinarian. #college #career #college-major #veterinarian #veterinary

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Ashley Jan 16, 2018 669 views

What do i neen to become a veterinarian

#veterinary #animals

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Maegyn Oct 19, 2016 955 views

Should students interested in becoming a veterinarian first become a Vet. Tech.?

I am wondering if I should become a Vet. Tech. first so I can have a source of income and experience in the field. #veterinary #veterinary-technician

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Idris May 18, 2016 796 views

What does it takes to be a Medical practitioner

I have always wanted a career in the field of medicine, so I want to know what it takes to be a Medical practitioner #doctor #veterinary #optometrist

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Briana Jan 20, 2018 725 views

What degrees are best for pre-vetrinary studies?

I understand that majors in animal science are helpful, but are degrees like biology, zoology, and wildlife biology acceptable?

#pre-veterinary-medicine #veterinary

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Angelique Jan 21, 2018 670 views

How did you study for the exams to get into Vet School?

While i was shadowing at an animal hospital one of the veterinarians had told me that getting into Vet school is very difficult and that i would have to stick with it because many schools may turn me down.

#Vetrinarian #veterinary #medicine #medical-practice

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Bianka May 19, 2016 919 views

Why do veterinarians go to euthanasia for sick animals?

Sometimes, sick animals can be helped and I am just wondering why some veterinarians choose to euthanize instead of trying to help them. #veterinarian #veterinary #veterinary-medicine

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paige Aug 31, 2017 770 views

Do you have to get all higher degrees to become a veterinarian?

I want to become a veterinarian because i love animals and i loving caring for them as well. I want to be able to get there the best way I can but I'm not sure if all the years I've counted to become one are necessary. I know i have to do a total of 6-8 years and I'm also aware that i have to...

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Keribel Jan 03, 2018 631 views

I am in the 7 grade and I am just beginning to explore my future career, what are some careers and helpful next steps I should consider based on my passions and interests.

At school, I am most interested in math and orchestra while my hobbies are painting. A topic that I am passionate about are animals. What are some career options that best align with these interest and what are some helpful next steps I can do in the neer future.
#veterinary

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Brianna Jan 23, 2018 1325 views

What is the workload like for someone pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine and what is the most complicated objective that you have to go through ?

The veterinary field is a great interest for me so knowing some extra information beforehand seemed like a good idea. Plus i wanted to know what the work load is like for someone in pursuit of this career whether in college (undergraduate,graduate) or already working within the veterinary...

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Jillian Jan 18, 2018 550 views

What was an experience you had during undergrad that set you apart from other candidates applying to Veterinary School?

I know that Veterinary school is very competitive and as I start my undergraduate studies, I want to look for unique, educational opportunities to help my chances for admission. #veterinary #animals

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Ashleigh Sep 01, 2017 916 views

What are some details that colleges look at to consider you in their programs?

I am trying to go into Veterinary School for large animals mainly but with some involvement of small. I want to be sure of this field but the possibilities are endless with programs. How can I be so sure of what to put with possibly a little chance of getting into the program? Especially a...

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Ebonie May 05, 2016 681 views

Would you learn the same basic things in vet school then you would in nursing school?

I am taking health science classes and it is human based and I wanted to know if it would be about the same thing. #veterinarian #veterinary #veterinary-medicine

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Karly Oct 19, 2016 771 views

Veterinarian Undergraduate Majors

Hi! I am very confused on what to major in and I need some help. I want to be a veterinarian and go to vet school. But there is not a pre vet major at my college of choice, so what should I major in? Could someone please help me out and tell me all the options, regarding majors, that I could...

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Meredith May 14, 2016 910 views

Would you recommend being an equine veterinarian or a small animal veterinarian?

I've talked to my equine vet and he's told me before to be a small animal vet because they have better hours and get paid more. The reason I'm asking this is because I have a true passion for horses and I've grown up with them, but I also love small animals. Any advice at all would help me...

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Amabilia May 05, 2016 941 views

What classes would I be required to take in college if I wanted to be an equine veterinarian?

I really enjoying horses and caring for them #veterinarian #equine #horses #medicine #animals #career #college #career-counseling