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Leilani
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What is the process of becoming a veterinarian? For example, how long would it take to enter into this career and what kind of degree would I need?
Grade: college freshman. I am going to be attending Santiago Canyon College as an undecided major because I do not know if veterinarian medicine is for me, so I would love any information or experience you can share.
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Doc Frick
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Leilani typically, it takes 8 years to become a veterinarian. You'll need to complete Bachelor's Degree and four years of veterinarian school. Perhaps while your at Mt Sac you can earn your earn your Associate of Science degree as a Veterinary Assistant. This will qualify you to sit for the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and obtain your state licensure and work as a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) until deciding if you want to continue on to becoming a veterinarian. By completing your Associate Degree you'll be halfway to you Bachelor's Degree as the prerequisite for doctorate in veterinary medicine (D.V.M or V.M.D)
Admission requirements for these programs vary depending on the institution. While they all require high academic scores, some require an undergraduate degree while others require a full postgraduate degree. They also require candidates to have formal work experience with veterinarians or scientists in clinics, agribusiness, research or another related area of health science.
TOP CALIFORNIA VETERINARIAN SCHOOLS
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-DAVIS
The public University of California-Davis is one of the world’s leading research schools in the world. The school is highly ranked nationally because of its award-winning faculty. The school offers a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, as well as a Master’s in Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Ph.D. options. The school has flexible programs that allow the students to focus on livestock, zoology, pathology, public health, and research.
WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF
HEALTH SCIENCES - POMONA
The Western University of Health Sciences is a private university that offers an excellent Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in Pomona, California. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the students are offered excellent education and services by the lectures and hands-on experience. The college encourages its students to grow by encouraging both personal and professional development. The community boasts of competent, caring, and ethical professionals where scholarship, cooperative learning, and public service can flourish.
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC
UNIVERSITY - POMONA
The California State Polytechnic University offers several programs for those wishing to work with animals. Their four-year B.S. in Animal Health Science prepares students to become veterinary technicians, and their M.S. in Agriculture with a sub-plan in Animal Science allows students to learn more about their particular interests in animal health, nutrition, physiology, production, and management. It also prepares students for pursuing a doctorate, should they choose. The location of the school offers rich opportunities for students to obtain specialized and practical educational experiences. They have courses like production management, feeding habits, and marketing organizations.
Admission requirements for these programs vary depending on the institution. While they all require high academic scores, some require an undergraduate degree while others require a full postgraduate degree. They also require candidates to have formal work experience with veterinarians or scientists in clinics, agribusiness, research or another related area of health science.
TOP CALIFORNIA VETERINARIAN SCHOOLS
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-DAVIS
The public University of California-Davis is one of the world’s leading research schools in the world. The school is highly ranked nationally because of its award-winning faculty. The school offers a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program, as well as a Master’s in Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Ph.D. options. The school has flexible programs that allow the students to focus on livestock, zoology, pathology, public health, and research.
WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF
HEALTH SCIENCES - POMONA
The Western University of Health Sciences is a private university that offers an excellent Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program in Pomona, California. With a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, the students are offered excellent education and services by the lectures and hands-on experience. The college encourages its students to grow by encouraging both personal and professional development. The community boasts of competent, caring, and ethical professionals where scholarship, cooperative learning, and public service can flourish.
CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC
UNIVERSITY - POMONA
The California State Polytechnic University offers several programs for those wishing to work with animals. Their four-year B.S. in Animal Health Science prepares students to become veterinary technicians, and their M.S. in Agriculture with a sub-plan in Animal Science allows students to learn more about their particular interests in animal health, nutrition, physiology, production, and management. It also prepares students for pursuing a doctorate, should they choose. The location of the school offers rich opportunities for students to obtain specialized and practical educational experiences. They have courses like production management, feeding habits, and marketing organizations.