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Ariana
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What should I major in college for Veterinary Radiology?
I'm currently a senior in high school and am halfway through the school year. I started applying to schools, and the only one I have almost fully filled out is UC Davis. However, I don't really know what to major in for college if I want to pursue this career. I don't know if it's the same route as a veterinarian and I need some help. I want to know what I should major in to begin my pathway to my dream career. Thank you in advance!
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Erica Letourneau
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Hi, Ariana,
Great questions! Veterinary radiologists are veterinarians (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree) who complete additional training in veterinary radiology. Vet school typically takes four years after you earn your bachelor's degree. Once you complete vet school and earn your DVM, you then need to complete a residency with a veterinarian radiologist.
This sounds like a lot, but you can do it! Just take one step at a time. You're doing the first step now. You are applying to college.
As an undergraduate you can major in anything as long as you take the required courses for the veterinary school(s) you want to apply to. The required courses typically include biology and chemistry. This document from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges is a little old now, but it will give you a sense of what veterinarian schools require:
https://www.aavmc.org/assets/site_18/files/vmcas/vmcasprereqchart.pdf
Remember, you will have an academic advisor in college who can help you navigate vet school requirements and the steps needed to apply. You will not be going through the process alone.
For more information on vet school and the radiology specialty, check out
https://www.avma.org/education/veterinary-school-admission-101
https://www.aavmc.org/becoming-a-veterinarian/what-to-know-before-you-apply/pre-vet-faqs/
https://www.veterinarytechnician.com/becoming-a-veterinary-radiologist/
https://www.sageveterinary.com/blog/the-difference-between-a-dvm-radiologist-and-an-md-radiologist
Best wishes!
Erica
Great questions! Veterinary radiologists are veterinarians (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree) who complete additional training in veterinary radiology. Vet school typically takes four years after you earn your bachelor's degree. Once you complete vet school and earn your DVM, you then need to complete a residency with a veterinarian radiologist.
This sounds like a lot, but you can do it! Just take one step at a time. You're doing the first step now. You are applying to college.
As an undergraduate you can major in anything as long as you take the required courses for the veterinary school(s) you want to apply to. The required courses typically include biology and chemistry. This document from the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges is a little old now, but it will give you a sense of what veterinarian schools require:
https://www.aavmc.org/assets/site_18/files/vmcas/vmcasprereqchart.pdf
Remember, you will have an academic advisor in college who can help you navigate vet school requirements and the steps needed to apply. You will not be going through the process alone.
For more information on vet school and the radiology specialty, check out
https://www.avma.org/education/veterinary-school-admission-101
https://www.aavmc.org/becoming-a-veterinarian/what-to-know-before-you-apply/pre-vet-faqs/
https://www.veterinarytechnician.com/becoming-a-veterinary-radiologist/
https://www.sageveterinary.com/blog/the-difference-between-a-dvm-radiologist-and-an-md-radiologist
Best wishes!
Erica