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Dr Jill Stetz’s Answer
First step to being a wildlife veterinarian, is becoming a veterinarian. Then you can pick a specialty such as wildlife. If you are interested in wildlife, I would recommend working or volunteering at wildlife centers or a specialty practice.
Best wishes!
Best wishes!
I would definitely narrow down what you want to focus on. I originally went to Undergrad for Zoology, with the intent to go into Vet Med School after. I ended up graduating with a Wildlife Conservation degree and then worked as a wildlife caretaker. Definitely apply to animal care internships and volunteer at domestic animal shelters/vet clinics and wildlife sanctuaries to see which you prefer. Good luck.. definitely hard work, but rewarding!
Lindsey Payne