to become a vet how many years

Hi Julie,

Students who want to be vets can get ready now by taking science classes and learning about animals. They also need to take English classes and practice speaking and writing so that they will be able to explain things to animal owners.

Veterinarians must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited veterinary college and a state license.

All veterinarians need to go to college first, which usually takes 4 years. Veterinary medical colleges typically require applicants to have taken many science classes, including biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, zoology, microbiology, and animal science. Most programs also require math, humanities, and social science courses. Many people also get experience by working at animal hospitals or shelters.

The next step is to go to veterinary college for 4 more years. Getting into vet college is competitive. Students who get in usually have very good grades. Less than half of all applicants were accepted in 2014.

There are currently 30 colleges with accredited programs in the United States. A veterinary medicine program generally takes 4 years to complete and includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical components.

After college, vets take a test and get a license. After finishing school, nearly all vets keep taking classes about new diseases and treatments.

In: http://www.careergirls.org/resources/how-do-i-do-this/veterinarian

All the Best!