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Dalilah
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How can I become a veterinarian?Any tips?
I’m really interested to hear any tips to help I really want this career. I’ve always wanted to help animals, I really love them but I’m a middle schooler and I don’t really have tips on how to become a veterinarian .
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Kathleen Rezek
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Greetings, Delilah!
Your ambition is fantastic. Following a career path that is in line with something you love is the best path. You'll want to focus your studies in the sciences, especially biology, and as you go on to college, you may find a specific course plan that leads toward veterinary school. It will be much like medical school, so again, a lot of science. Then there's veterinary school. There are not a lot of them to attend. So do some research into them: where they are, what specialties are offered, and what the requirements are for acceptance. If you start that now, you'll be prepared for success. Also, see about volunteering at vet clinics or animal shelters to begin getting some hands-on experience now. That will be a benefit when you're ready for vet school and also enable you to do something you love. When you're a bit older, as a veterinary assistant you will earn a salary and recommendations to help as well.
Best to you!
Kathie
Your ambition is fantastic. Following a career path that is in line with something you love is the best path. You'll want to focus your studies in the sciences, especially biology, and as you go on to college, you may find a specific course plan that leads toward veterinary school. It will be much like medical school, so again, a lot of science. Then there's veterinary school. There are not a lot of them to attend. So do some research into them: where they are, what specialties are offered, and what the requirements are for acceptance. If you start that now, you'll be prepared for success. Also, see about volunteering at vet clinics or animal shelters to begin getting some hands-on experience now. That will be a benefit when you're ready for vet school and also enable you to do something you love. When you're a bit older, as a veterinary assistant you will earn a salary and recommendations to help as well.
Best to you!
Kathie
I appreciate you taking your time to answer me thank you so much! But I have one more question is there any specific topics I can learn in science that would help be in veterinary school? Also what do you do after graduating veterinary school.😁😁- thank you best to you too!
Dalilah
You're going to need the basics in college: math, english studies,biology, chemistry, microbiology and maybe physics. But as many electives that you can get that pertaining to animals and their care, the better. So lots of biology, especially with respect to large and small animals. I think if you can contact a vet in your area who is willing to be interviewed or give you clear direction now, and maybe some observation or hands-on assisting, since you're starting early you would be well prepared. Once you're a vet, there are exams and licenses, and then you can join a clinic or open your own!
Kathleen Rezek