Career questions tagged veterinarian
A veterinarian is a doctor for animals. Some careers veterinarians may go into are opening up their business and caring for common house pets, working for farms to ensure food sources are healthy, and educating future veterinarians. For more information, pleas... Read more Show less
What do you think are the most important qualities for someone to succeed in the veterinary field, and how can aspiring veterinarians best prepare for the challenges of the job?
I’m currently in 12th grade and graduated early in December. I’ll be an upcoming freshman majoring in biology at Kennesaw State University with the goal of becoming a veterinarian to all animals.
Hampton
How do I make my veterinary school application stand out? #Spring25
I am looking to go into the large animal vet business and want to know how I can increase the chances of getting into vet school during my first round of applications!
Oregon City
What can be the most rewarding or disheartening part of being a Veterinarian?
I'm majoring in biology and thinking about going into vet school, and lately, I've been wondering about the mental health stuff that vets deal with. I keep hearing about how tough the job can be, especially when it comes to making hard medical decisions and dealing with losing animal patients. I really want to get a grip on these challenges because I know it’s not just about learning the medical stuff. I need to be ready emotionally for everything that comes with being a vet, too!.
Austin
How do you think veterinary medicine in the U.S. could be improved?
I am a senior in high school that will graduate next month. I will go to college and plan to major in Animal Science for Pre-Vet Medicine. I love animals and want to help them. I’m always curious to know the major challenges in veterinary medicine and overall care in different areas of the U.S. and not just locally in my community in TX. In TX I know we suffer with the lack of Veterinarians and education costs in TX along with the demand for services with more pet ownership.
Mansfield
Best way to minimize debt for DVM degree? #Spring25
My goal is to achieve DVM degree (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) Since this is 6 to 8 years of college education. How or best way I can achieve this goal with minimal of debt? I am staying with in state colleges (University of Findlay) and transferring to OSU Vet medicine (hopefully!) Applying scholarships but they are hard to win and not very many applicable to animal science field. Thank you and #Spring25
PickeringtonWhat should I do if I don't know what I want to be yet but still have the chance to study more in high school?
I'm not sure what I want to be yet, but I still have 3 years ahead of me in high school. I don't want to take the wrong courses, and all that...? I love healthcare, counselling, animals, not so much math and chem.
Ottawa
What is it like to be a wildlife veterinarian?
Hello! I've been interested in veterinary medicine for a while, and have recently been especially drawn to the idea of working with wildlife. If anyone could tell me more about what this job entails, expected salary (I've heard it's less than a clinical vet but I'm unsure of how much), and overall if you would recommend it, that would be super helpful! Thanks!
Great BarringtonWhat do I need to do to prepare for studying to be a large animal veterinarian?
What do I need to do to prepare for studying to be a large animal veterinarian?
Sanford
What skills or qualities are most important for a veterinarian to have ?
I’m a freshman in a 2-year college. I’m enrolled in a pre-vet program. I’m going for my associate degree in Science and then I will be transferring to a University for my bachelor’s degree. I’m currently planning on signing up for a vet assistant certification program at my college for the summer.
ChicagoI have a lot of questions?
I have a few questions 1. I applied at the Vetco mobile vaccine clinic as a customer advisor. Over the phone, the recruiter asked me to come to the location for a tour of the facility. When I went, she showed me how everything was set up and said that she would send me the offer letter that same day or later that week. My first question is, I haven't gotten the offer letter yet, how many days should I wait until I send a follow-up email asking about the offer letter? 2. If time does pass, how should I format the email to not seem pushy or desperate. 3. Does working at this clinic count as veterinary hours needed for Veterinary school? and how should I keep track of these hours?
LawrencevilleHow can I balance school, work and sports?
How will I be able to attend class, work and play a sport while trying to pursue a career as a veterinarian?
Newton
What was the one of the hardest parts of veterinarian school How did you over come it, and do you feel like it made you a better person? #Spring25
for example, did you it make you a better person about how you go forward in life, how you deal with stress, etc? #Spring25
Woodbury
What is the hardest part about being a vet?
I want to be a veterinarian when I get older so I wanted to ask what are the hardest and easiest parts of the job and what ya’ll see on a regular basis. #spring25
The ColonyHow can i achieve in becoming a veterinarian?
What is the best path for veterinarian education to learn how properly treat and take care of ill animals? Showing me the right medication to using from the ones that are deadly in put wrong, along with the best techniques. How would I be able to find the best and have the right amount of resources to help me achieve my goal?
El PasoI want to be a vet dermatologist, so I want to know the steps and what to do in order to be that?
I know what I want to be but I am not sure on how to get there.
New York
Is being a Veterinarian worth the years of medical school?
I would love to work with animals but the medical school is at least 12 years and I am unsure that the pay would be worth all of the school bills putting me into dept.
Sedro-Woolley
What are the steps to applying to Veterinary School ?
I am a sophomore in college, a Biology major and prevet student.
CamarilloWhat should i focus on in high school if i want to be a veterinarian?
I've had a love for animals ever since i was little, and by the time i was 7 i decided that i wanted to be a vet. In middle school all i could do to get ready for being a veterinarian was doing good in my classes. In my three years of middle school I did 2 years of band, 2 years of orchestra, 2 years of cheerleading , 2 years of winter guard, `1 year of art, 1 year of theater, and 1 year of outdoor trails. I was just wondering what i should do in my 4 years of high school. If you have any tips for me i would greatly appreciate it, thanks. 😊❤️
The ColonyI’m in 8th grade what should i expect when going into high school?
Im in cheer, winter guard, orchestra, and theater. I want to be a veterinarian when i get older. Any tips on what I should do in high school?
The Colony
Has working in the vet field affected your mental health?
I know that working in the vet field can decrease a person's mental health. Some people want to blame you for issues that come up with their pets, and we lack resources compared to human medicine. Often, the vet field has to work longer hours with a limited number of people working in the field. Do you sometimes find yourself becoming burnt out or feel your mental health taking a toll from the issue you face?
AtlanticWhat challenges have you faced while working in the veterinary field and how do you work through them?
I am a senior in high school and work at a vet clinic as a room assistant and kennel technician so I see challenges that can come up. I want to go to college next year to enter a vet tech program but want to be more aware of what I might face in the field.
Atlantic
I have a question for veterinarians. How much money do you get per month?
I am a 6th grade student.
Saint-Georges
I have a question for veterinarian.What is your favorite part of your job?
I am a 6th grade student
Saint-GeorgesWath do we need to be a veterinarian?
I am 6th grade student
Saint-Georges
What do I have to do to become a PT for animals??
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LexingtonCan I become a Veterinarian with a Bachelor’s in Biological Science?
I want to be in an animal-related field job so I’m currently applying for a bachelor’s in biological science as an international student in China. In the future, I would like to apply to a vet school or getting a master’s in vet-related majors. Is it possible with a degree in biological science? If not, is there any other careers related to animals that I can apply to?
West Karawangwhat job would work for me if I'm going to be 14 before the summer and I want a summer job?
what is a job you would like to do
Pulaski
I want to be a veterinarian and I need advice.
I am about to go to high school and want to know if there are any classes I should specifically take in order to become or get a head start to becoming veterinarian. I would also like to know if there are any good veterinarian schools in or near North Carolina.
Trenton
How can I become a Vet?
I'm curious about what the process is and how to become one. Can someone tell me?
New Berlinif I want to find a job right now what do I need to do?
I really want to find a job so I can help my mom out as much as I can and I'm really good at a lot of things I learn fast the only thing I don't want to be a cashuer but anything else I'll be I'm really trying to find a job so I can help my mom
Hopewell