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What high school and colleges should I prepare to get into to become a vet?

I am going to 8th grade and I want to start getting better grades and prepare to get into a good high school I live in ct but want to go to ny for high school and college I want to know what I should do to prepare for this.

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A. Michelle’s Answer

Hi Destiny - There isn’t a prescribed college you need to attend to get into veterinary medicine school. At this stage, you should focus on taking challenging high school science and math classes that will prepare you to major in animal or another science in college and get good grades in those classes. I also suggest volunteering with animals, shadowing a vet or doing other activities that provide exposure to the profession and demonstrate your passion for the field to colleges. Once in college, research the requirements of the veterinary schools you would like to attend to ensure there will be no academic gaps. Admission to veterinary school is competitive (limited programs and slots), so it is important to do as well in your college courses as possible.
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Cherelle’s Answer

Hi Destiny! Your high school attendance will depend on where you reside at the time so that should be discussed with your parent or guardian however, for college, your opportunities are endless!! While you are in high school, make sure to get the best grades, preferably As or As and Bs, so that you have a high grade point adverse (GPA) and participate in as many extracurricular activities that your parent or guardian will allow so that when you apply for scholarships for college and apply for admission into college, you look appealing to those who will make the decision on whether to accept you. You’ve got this!!! Go on to do great things!! :-)
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Bailey’s Answer

While I’m not as well versed on colleges in the western & mid regions of the US, I do know that Cornell University has an exceptional veterinary program. Additionally, my step sister is in a program at the University of Delaware to be a veterinarian & seems to truly love it. Another thing to consider would be Volunteering at local animal rescues & sanctuaries, as soon as you’re able. This may increase your chances of getting into a program such as Cornell’s. Volunteering, especially long term, could open you up to future job opportunities as well. Many sanctuaries who bring in enough donations, hire their own personal veterinary staff. I see this becoming a more utilized option in the near future as I’ve witnessed many vet hospitals & on call veterinary teams begin to reject taking cases from rescues due to the presumed outcome of those cases. While sanctuaries are doing wonderful work for sick, abused & even dying animals, many vets know those cases run a higher risk of ending in difficult long term care or even the loss of that animal.
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