How to Get Into Veterinary School | Tips for Post-Grad
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- First off, sorry for the blinding lighting in this….one day I'll get my ish together, promise.
I'm so happy many of you are reaching out to me about veterinary school and grad school in general! I hope that you guys find this helpful and please comment below with any and all questions!
What I talk about is not limited to vet school - it definitely applies to all grad programs like medical school, dental school, and non-science grad schools as well!
The video itself is so damn long and I def don't want you guys to be forced to watch the whole thing so I tried to organize the video based on times and what I talked about at each point. Click on the timings below and it should take you to that part. Also, I did a super quick summary at the end if you just want to watch that!
0:58 - Disclaimer -- please understand this is simply my experience. It is NOT a template to follow blindly nor is it assurance of getting into any such program. It should just help you plan ahead & figure things out!
1:16 - da beginning: Basically my childhood and how I figured out the difference between my ‘love’ for animals and my wanting to help animals
1:56 - I began volunteering at an animal shelter/rescue agency when I was 10 years old.
3:20 - I began working at animal hospitals (private practice clinics) in high school
3:56 - Animal experience is important early on - it helps you figure out what you want to do. It helped me realize I wasn’t a huge fan of private clinical practice; I didn't see myself doing that as a job, day in and day out.
6:00 - MOST important job as a high school student = get good grades! Why? I believe it builds a very healthy habit and is a good base for success
6:55 - Also, highschool grades are very important for college and scholarships!!! I personally believe, if you're planning on grad school, you shouldn’t dish out money for undergrad. As long as you're not sacrificing the quality of your education, save money!
7:50 - My college scholarship, how I got it and how it helped me; highschool grades and SAT score
9:30 - Tufts AVM Summer program (Veterinary Camp)
10:09- Most important job as a college student = GET GOOD GRADES! Vet school is so competitive which is why grades are so key.
11:48 - If you’re thinking about vet school, start figuring out all your prerequisites. Do some homework on what certain vet med schools require.
12:47 - Plan ahead! My experience in college - finishing my prereqs early gave me a lot of time for fun. Point of the story? Get good grades! Get money!
13:33 - Research, work experiences and recommendation letters!!! I forgot to mention this, but I also did a few weeks of work with cows and lab animals during college.
15:30 - lol I hate research. Do it anyway.
16:08 - Have fun! PARTY! Balance your life! Learn to work hard and play hard.
Have hobbies - good for applications and good for mental health
18:03 - GREs. My GRE score and college GPA
19:20 - The veterinary medical school application process. Which veterinary schools I applied to. My reasonings for the schools I picked. How to choose a grad school that is right for you.
23:35 - Put a lot of effort into your personal statement!
25:16 - Quick summary for middle school, high school, college and veterinary, medical and other grad school applicants.
That's basically it. Obviously a lot has been going since vet school started for me (I am currently in my second semester of 2nd year) and based on the response I get from this, I will definitely make a Part II.
If you watch this video and are uber stressed, don't be!!! Keep in mind that this is was my dream from day one! Also I came from a family and culture that put a lot of importance on grades and education so I was almost forced (in a good way) to get good grades which made the process a bit easier for me. If you're concerned about grades, don't be deterred. Know that IMPROVEMENT means a lot to these schools and combined with evidence of passion and effort, there are infinite ways to stand out as a candidate.
If you still aren't sure about what you even want to do...THAT'S OKAY TOO! There are tons of vet students who took a different path or didn’t know that this is what they wanted to do. If you are late to the game and still want to go to any type of graduate school, you can! You just have to prove your diligence and dedication! If you majored in something else or applied to another field or had a different job, you can always still apply to vet school and get in as long you have the right passion for it and the proper means of succeeding aka hard work!
Thank you for your interest! If you have any questions, ask away!
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Hey guys! I made a part two to this video! Feel free to check it out! Hope it helps
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niveda108 I'm a freshman and I wanted to learn vet science and how to bond with them do surgery I'm taking classes I know it would be so much fun but my 1st and 2nd semesters of highschool were not as I expected(aka not so good grades) I'm trying my hardest to improve my grades. Do you have like any advice on how I can work harder to get A's and B's
Hi akka ,I'm ryt now a bsc biology graduate in Philippines . wanna take animal health technology in canada and wanna be a vet technician ,would u pls suggest me any good schools or any step related to my study that I should follow.it would be a great help .and by the way I noticed ur tattoo (amma) ,great to see ur respect for the language and the love towards ur mom .keep inspiring😊💗
Its so sad bc its so hard to even volunteer in animal shelter these days 😔😔
I know =[ I remember it being tough when I started out but I was at least able to get a few opportunities. Nowadays no one accepts volunteers or students to shadow. My advice is to be persistent and keep asking. If they don't have to pay you, they may eventually say yes
I know. I called 4 vet clinics in my area but still haven't got any chance :(
Yeah all the animal shelters that i've looked into have age of 18 min
I’m having the same problem now. I’ve been trying ever since I was in high school to volunteer or work and I still haven’t been able to 😭🤦🏾♀️
DAMN! YOU GOT ACCPTED TO THREE VET SCHOOLS ON YOUR FIRST TRY?
grades grades grades!!!
I'm only in middle school but I decided to watch this and take notes so I can know what I need to do in high school to pave my rode to success so thank you so much for this video cause it is very very helpful😊😊
XDMylee StoneXD = so true
samee
Yes maam definitely start looking at a few schools. It doesn't hurt to even look at scholarships. Check out Unigo.com and scholarshipowl.com. I wish you the best in your journey!
It's been 3 years, are you in freshman year? If so, hows it going?
Sameeeeeeeeeeee
Wow! You're some kind of superhuman...definitely one of my role models right now! Thank you for this video!
Haha you're too sweet 😘 Thank you so much for watching!
Can you make a video on how to get scholarships for vet school?
Did she ever ?
Wow! Your story is so motivational. Can you do a video on how you studied in Undergrad and vet school? I would love to know, and I'm going to university in a few months to be a biology major with a concentration in zoology.
Of course, and thank you so much love :) Good luck and study hard! 😊
Hi made another related video, hopefully you find it helpful! czcams.com/video/8Np5XYn0n7I/video.html
I just found your channel because of this video. My fiance is in the process of going back to school to get her prerequisites for vet school. I hope you can make a second video about the application process more like interview tips, getting financial aid, how to decide on a school, orientation, etc...
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I passed the entrance exam/interview! I'm going to vet school!😁😁 all that is left is the medical exam..
This is so interesting even though I'm nowhere near studying to be a vet 😁 Especially because I'm european and college/uni is so different!
What would you be studying if you wouldn't have gotten into vet school? :)
Hard to say! If I really couldn't work with animals, I think would have tried to move forward with dancing (bharatanatyam) as a career.
I loved this video! I know this video is about veterinary school, but every time I do research on medical school, I am always hoping to run into a video like this. Thank you so much! I'm looking forward to your next video on the topic! xoxo :)
Its my dream job to be a veteran/animal rescuer i know im only 11 not even in high school yet😂but i want to be prepared i love all animals i think all animals deserve a second chance to live im determined to be a veteran and when i was 8 i would go around and feed pet and bond with all the stray dogs on my street I would do chores to get food for the dogs. I'll study and stay in school and try hard.
That's how I used to be!!! Study hard, you'll get there :) Good luck!
A veteran? That’s unrelated to animals
Just found your channel and omg a youtuber that's a vegan vet student. That's what I've been waiting for 💙
I'm so glad
Absolutely loved this video. I'm a junior in high school and I really wanna be a vet. Would love to see more videos like this ❤
Can you make a video about study tips that work for you?
So happy to hear that you're interested so early on, you have a great head start! Thank you so much for watching love!
Just made another one! czcams.com/video/8Np5XYn0n7I/video.html
Oh my goodness we are the same person. Fellow long term vet volunteer and Animal Cops lover!! I remember waking up early on the weekends to watch that and Dogs 101. Your video was so helpful to me. Thanks!
Omg thank you so much there is not that many videos around for this topic and I feel like I've learned so much keep doing these videos because I think it will really help other people to learnt about this topic
I'm so proud for you, but it breaks my heart that I coudlnt get into a vet school (because of my grades) and my mental health was literally down the drain and there's only 2 vet schools in my whole country. Now I'm trying to be a zoologist but the path is VERY unclear and unpredictable...I never thought i wouldn't get vet school so now I gave up in life like I never thought what I'd do if I never got into vet school...in my current uni, my life is miserable, I absolutely hate everything and I break down in classes gosh it's just a mess I'm just going through it
Try applying again you can do it!!
idk why but I feel like I just read something I wrote from the future. im so scared to fail at life and ive only been thinking of vet school. vet school. VET SCHOOOLLL!!! I feel like I will eventually fail tho and I would end up not having a good job in my life.
Thank you so much for this video. I've wanted to pursue becoming a Veterinarian since I first saw K9 cops on animal planet as well! I'm attending school for Vet assisting and I'm beginning my volunteering at an animal shelter over the summer but this really made me feel secure in my descision! Now my cat wants me to stop typing but I wanted to say thanks!
Wow, this is so motivational. I have a 3.5 GPA in high school and am a senior that is about to graduate. I'm going to community college and transfer since it is kinda cheap. Great Video!
*Why am I thinking about college? I should be focusing whether I will graduate high school or not!* 😵😣
hahah you definitely will!!! don't worry! :)
Are entrance exams so difficult? How do you prepare for that if you don't know what sort of questions they are going to ask?
Are you in the US? The entrance exam for college is the SAT and there are soooooo many books/texts you can use to prepare. There are even classes you can take! The best way to study is to do practice questions again and again and take practice exams. This holds true for any standardized test - GRE, MCAT, boards, etc
niveda108 I'm from the Philippines. I'm just going to ask someone I knew about it. Meanwhile, I have to focus on graduating😂. Thanks for the advice by the way😊😊..
~meow!
niveda108 and.. I'm gonna comb the internet for sample questions and bit of crash course. So basically, I might take up some lessons for college in advance.. from the web😂😂
Proud of you!
How did you get a job at an animal hospital while you were in highschool? I feel like it’s so hard for students to get jobs at animal hospitals at such a young age.
Michael Seguer I was wondering this also...
This is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you so much! I'm working towards my pre-vet pre-reqs and in an Accredited Vet Tech program simultaneously. I'm crushing my grades but trying to figure out all of the other things they look for at Vet School. It's so good to hear it listed out! Thank You!
This honestly helped alot! Where i live, there is not many opportunities to volunteer or intern, but I am thankful to have a job in a boarding section of an animal hospital. I work with medicine and learn how to handle some animals. I am about to start my sophomore year in college and i honeslty am not proud of 2 of the grades i have gotten so far, but they have improved. Could you do a video on how you studied in your undergrad and vet school. This would help me alot! Thank you!!
I graduated high school already, and i didn't do so good. got d's through my freshman-sophomore year because of poor decisions I've made . but i did get A's and B's through my junior - senior but because of my grades from my fresh and sophomore year I graduated with a 2.5 :/ and i'm at the point of my life that i want to become someone, and I've always been interested in helping animals. an advice i remember my teacher gave was to start in college first to restart a new gpa. what classes do you recommend? please reply.
Nice video , I plan on going to school for nursing. Hearing your experience puts things into perspective. Best of luck to your journey
I plan to become a vet but I have a question. If I go to college and vet school in one state I know you get licensed for that state specifically. What if I wanted to move to a different state? Does the license carry over?
You just have to get recertified, its not super hard or lengthy
I love this video!! I did very similar things experience wise but I instead went towards veterinary nursing/technician. I feel like there aren't enough videos like this in the veterinary world so keep making videos like this!!! They're so awesome, proud of you pretty lady! You'll be an amazing doctor someday ☺️
Thank you so much! It means a lot ❤️ And thank you for all you do, I know how hard it is working in the field!
OMG I've always thought I was the only one obsessed with animal cops!! I LOVED that show and watched it constantly starting when I was like 10!! The SPCA in my city was on the show and it inspired me to start going to the summer vet camp there from a very young age. Everyone thought I was weird for watching it because it can be pretty upsetting and graphic but for me it was more about seeing action being taken against animal abuse and the difference in the quality of animals lives after getting help. That show may be one of the reasons I'm about to start school to be a vet- something I've been planning on since I was in elementary school!!
That's exactly how I felt!!
This video is so helpful! I'm currently working toward an associates in college (technically Pre-Vet) at a community college. I'm still not sure a vet school would accept me considering some of my grades have faltered in my first year of college, but it's helpful to be more skeptical about it in case it doesn't work out. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Loved this video! I'm currently a junior pre-med student, so it was cool to see the similarities between the two. Hope to see more videos like this!
Thank you so much! Best of luck to you! ❤️
Hi Niveda,
I am currently studying in High School, and this video is very helpful for me.
I am a CBSE student and I have a few questions. I'd like to thank anyone who helps me advance:
a) What was the minimum grade requirement for college and vet school?
b) What else do you need other than grades?
c) What are the things I can do as a school student to ensure that I have a good chance of getting into a good college and a good vet school?
Again, thank you to anybody who helps me out. 😊😊
Just recently started following you and am never disappointed with your content. So smart, so beautiful, ugh I love you!!
Thank youuuu! I love you too! 😘
Thank you for this really informative video! I applied during the last cycle (Summer 2016) and have received all of my decisions. I did not get into my in-state school, but I was accepted to two others so I will be moving in the next few months!!! I would love to message you about how you can afford vet school as an OOS student, as I will be doing the same. I also received a scholarship to my undergrad institution so my bachelor's degree was covered by that, which is why I chose to attend. I really wanted to save as much money as possible before vet school. Congratulations on getting in and I hope you are doing well!
Hahahah fact of the matter is - i CAN'T afford it lol not many can. I'm taking loans to pay for it and that's a debt I will carry once I graduate. I found a decently priced apartment and am living with a roommate (another vet student). I do work part-time at the vet school itself; it's not much, basically lunch money lol but anything is better than nothing! But don't worry about finances if this is what you want to do!!! Congrats on getting in!! ❤️ You're in for a ride!
please make the second part asap! Love u! thanks for the great video very helpful!
Just watched your video here and it helped me so much! Im only 20 years old and I've always wanted to work with exotic animals :) And your advice and personal experienced made me realize a lot! Thank You!!!!!!!
You are so beautiful and this video helped me as a high school freshman so much! Really good advice, thank you 😊🙏
Thank you, so much, In highschool, I know I want to be a vet, it's just the money, my procrastination, my grades are around B and I don't know where to go
I just came across your videos and I am hooked so glad I found your videos, you're absolutely stunning
How can we volunteer for animal shelters?
Because I am a member of Peta that is mostly online and there is not much of an exposure wherein you work manually even if it's like cleaning cages it is an experience...
Can you please suggest a few animal shelters that I can work with
I am in high school and I want to become a vet with good experience.
That would be great thanks Niveda 😀
Usha K The non-profit shelters are generally great to volunteer for. I volunteered for one after I graduated from high school and was offered a job shortly after. Amazing starting point if you want to get into the veterinary field!
Excellent video for my 9 years old daughter. She wants to be a Vet since sha was 4, honestly. Thank you!
Niveda can you please do more vet videos like this pleaseeeee. You are literally my role model, you have even inspired me to become a vegan, because thanks to you comment about veganism I was a able to open my eyes and do some research about farming industries, dairy indrustries etc etc etc.... I also watch this video whenever I feel stress about school and your words inspire me to keep working hard to hopefully one day get into vet school :)
I can't believe i havent read this before!!!!! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! I love that I inspired you in such a way! School has been pretty stressful but I am definitely hoping to film a similar type sit down video soon!
Made a part two!!! :) czcams.com/video/8Np5XYn0n7I/video.html
Something she could have done different that I recommend is to write your own letter of recommendation and ask them to review it and sign it. It saves them the work, it shows you went out of your way to save them time and you get your personalized letter of recommendation. Sounds selfish but who knows you, better than you!?
Thank you for your insight. I have dreamed of being a vet since I was a kid but unfortunately life has placed me off that path and I'm having difficulty entering more vet related fields because all my prior job history is mortgage/bank related and I am very unhappy in that field. I've been volunteering with animalsto acquire more animal experience but I still haven't been able to get a job at a clinic even as a receptionist or assistant yet. I'm considering getting a certificate for being a vet tech To Help me out more but in the long run, I'd prefer to be a veterinarian and that'd just be a lot of extra money getting a certificate that's not required to become a veterinarian.
my jaw dropped after you mentioned your GPA. I'm at UCDavis and we are all mainly just trying to survive with our horrid GPAs and praying we get accepted somewhere
Julie Bee Jones the average and expectations vary from school to school! Davis is wonderful and I'm sure you'll have a great chance whereever you apply!! 😊 good luck!
I got a 4.0 gpa in middle school and I'm going into high school I know 4.0s to 5.0s are obviously the best but how low of a gpa would a college accept?
I’m only a sophomore, but my dream schools are UC Davis Vet school, Cornell Vet School, or A&M Vet School. My top pick is def UC Davis though. I hope one day I’ll get accepted! 😊
Loved this video. Thank you for posting this video! I am currently a sophomore undergrad in pre-vet track. I was just wondering how many hours of sleep did you get when you were in undergrad, and now in vet school?
Haha good question! Sleep in college was probably less than I do now but that's not because of studying - it's because of socializing and partying! In vet school however, my entire day consists of studying with very little social time and in order to be ready to study efficiently the next day I absolutely need minimum 8 hours of sleep so I just plan accordingly to get that amount! Also, I midday napped a lot in college and I barely have the time for that now so I make sure to get 8 hours in at night (exception being nights before tests, etc)
Omg this video is so helpful 😁🙌🏼I'm in middle school right now and I'm thinking about doing an internship at my local vet💖🐶
Hi love! I just found your channel and I'm loving it! I also have a passion for animals, I always have! I am in a veterinary assistant program. And I'm aiming to be a veterinary technician. However, I am not a very good test taker. I know the material but when we get tests I get nervous and black out. Any advice you can give me? I really want to succeed in this field
just found your channel from searching how to become a vet! a vegan vet???? yasssssss! new subbie! 😄😄😄😄😄😘😍😊 #VeganGang lmao
Thank you, you were a great help for me. I have been stressed
I had a stray dog show up and have 10 puppies, but 7 of them died an I have no clue how it happened :(. They all acted normal and then died very quick without warning. I have always wanted to be a vet, but this puppy death experience made me want to be a vet more, so I can help little dogs.
How did you find out about all of the requirements and in general so much about Vet school
Mainly just googling! All of the vet schools have a page just about their specific requirements so you can just google the schools you're interested in. You can also visit studentdoctornetwork
niveda108 Ok ty!
What should you do if you’re not interested in science but have a huge love for animals?
There are still animal related jobs like working at the zoo or conservations, at groomers, at sanctuaries or shelters but in my opinion the biggest way you can make a difference and still fulfill that love for animals is by volunteering and doing right by them! You can make your career something different that, lets say, earns you money or gives you free time so you can either donate to animal-specific causes or spend time volunteering! Volunteering with animal organizations has always made me feel the happiest!
I was hoping this would like help me a bit more, but it honestly made me 10000000000 times more stressed... I mean it did help, im just kind of disappointed in myself because I dont think I wouldn't be able to do that 😳
My city’s animal hospitals and shelters don’t take anyone under 18 or even 21 with some. I feel like I’ll never catch up with those numbers working against me .
I REALLY want to become a veterinarian when I am older, I am currently 14. In Australia a 4 year course is $250,000 and then plus the undergraduate degree for three years. I have a massive passion for animals, I volunteer at adoption days to handle the dogs and try to get them adopted, I also have a blog where I post general dog health posts and since my dog injured herself badly I had to wrap it up and supervise her. I just feel like my ultimate dream is going to be washed away because of the $250,000 plus all the other fees. And I’ve also read several Australian articles about students have 20 years of debt etc. is there any ways I could start saving up now? Or something I can do?
Mini & Cosmic Its pretty much the same cost here. I mean I'm facing the 250,000 right now and it hasn't washed away my dreams! I'm taking loans that I will work hard to pay off. So unless you want to earn money in order to live a luxurious lifestyle with a multimillion dollar home, brand name clothing, jewelry and cars, this is totally doable! I don't need all those fancy things (at least not until my loans are paid off!). I aim to pay off my loans in 10 years, absolutely no longer than that, so it means I might have to spend less on myself but at least I'll be working the career I want every day! I hope this helps you! Dont let money deter you from anything! Id rather be poor and happy than rich and unfulfilled
@@niveda108 So gald you said that because I'm in college now and going over the amount of money I will be taking out on order for becoming a vet. I'm applying to scholarships but haven't win anything yet. I'm getting a little discouraged because I'm worried that I won't have enough money for college and keep taking out loans that will take me years to finish.
Not only that but I'm going by my parents taxes for school that keeping from going. When my both of my parents didn't fill taxes. So I either have to wait for them to fill or pay out of pocket. Which I don't have!
I don't know what to do because I don't want to wait all my life to go to school when I'm still young. I don't want to lose my passion. I want to start now but my parents taxes are holding me back.
hey im studying bachelor in veterinary in india..and i want to get my masters in US so what would be the procedure..what is enrolling system like
Prakash Giri
hey I'm too ... which college in India.
Sourbh me too
I am 13 and I CANNOT remember not wanting to be a vet and I'm already getting stressed out on not getting into vet school, BUT I am going to go to a high school where you can study veterinary medicine so I think that would be good
I think you're on the right path! Don't be stressed, you'll be fine!!
What subjects did you take for vet school...?
Your hair is so beautiful 😱
Thank u sooo much, this was so encouraging
I'm at csu college right now but transferring to another campus to study animal science. Once I apply for vet school, I know distance is important to me too. I'm want to apply to a vet school where I am near from my family in California but the only vet school near is UC davis which everyone says is very competitive. O: Your video is very helpful!! I'll subscribed to be updated and hear more about you!
Davis is an amazing school so no doubt extremely competitive but staying close to family is a great motivation to help you work hard and get in! I'm sure you can do it! Thank you for subscribing love and good luck with everything!
So helpful!
Hey I just found your channel!!! love this video, there is so much great advice! when you first started working at a veterinary hospital were you daunted in any way? I'm working at a veterinary practice right now and to be honest its a little overwhelming, more advice would be appreciated!!
Definitely daunting! It's always uncomfortable not knowing where things are located or what to do for certain procedures. Always ask questions if you don't know something! My biggest mistake was being too scared to ask questions and trying to figure things out on my own lol When I first started working in appointments and it was my first time doing things like taking blood or running labwork etc, I used to write down all the steps on a post it and look over it again and again until I just became used to doing it. Repetition is key!
Okay can someone help me out here. I live in California and the best vet school I see here for me is UC Davis. So I'm confused. So what I need to do is go to UC Davis and major in something and then go back to UC Davis but into the vet school instead?!!? Tbh i have no idea how this works
Hey! UC Davis is great! It's actually ranked the best vet school in the country!
For any vet school, you have to have an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree first. That can be from any college/university. Then you apply to vet school. So yes, if you go to UC davis for undergrad, then after you graduate you apply to go to their vet school! Good luck!!
niveda108 Ohh I get it now, Thank you so much!
yo yo oh my gosh this is the exact comment I needed!! I'm a senior in high school and that's the school Im looking at rn
I live in California too. I plan to go to UCR and major in biology then go to UC Davis for vet school
niveda108 so any undergraduate degree, or what do you recommend? I'm from a different country and don't understand the education system fully
What if I had terrible grades in high school? Can I still be a Vet?
K sospicy go to college and try for a 3.5+
MAEBIRD X THANK YOU SO MUCH 🍭🍭💕😍💝 I WILL!!!
K sospicy no problem! Vet schools will focus more on your college gpa since it reflects their environment and your current status better
omg saaammee!! i too am not so keen on private practice, i wanna fo some non profit work as well! loved this video so so much!! ❤❤
I'm so glad to hear you have similar interests! We definitely need more people like that!
Great video - thank you! I'm in the process of knocking out my pre-reqs for vet school (career change). Curious to know where you ended up going for vet school? I'm interested in all three of the schools you got into.
I chose Penn :)
Getting into veterinary medicine is so hard! But worth it
This helped me so much! So inspiring!
Thank you! Also love your eyeshadow haha!
Haha thank you so much
Thank you so much this definitely helped me get on the right track
im a rising senior in high school.And its at the point where im going on college visits and such, the thing is i have always wanted to be a vet. I care about animals so much. And i have never seen myself doing anything but being a vet. But my grades aren't the best. Some are sub par.... ok that's an understatement.... do you have any suggestions?
OMG this video is so helpful for me ! my first year in college i had good grades but they were not the best.. i took a semester off and went back in the spring and i am in the veterinarian field and im literally mainting a 4.0 just to be able to transfer to a university for vet medicine also way harder because im aferican american but i can so do it.
You absolutely can!! Good luck, you got this girl! :)
I really regret not pursuing a stem track im senior high school, I feel like my chances just shrunk even more.
What about if you start out at a community college and then transfer over to a 4 year university? Would that effect my chances into getting into vet school?
Michael Seguer I'm in the same boat, currently going to community college. It's a struggle...
No! Schools understand that there are many reasons why students go to community college before transferring! That won't hurt your chances as long as you show that you maintain your grades!
In your experience, will Vet schools consider the rigor of your high school courses when looking at your GPA? For instance, currently I am a Junior in high school and I have 6 AP classes and 2 honors classes at a BASIS school, and I have a 3.3. Obviously, someone taking a basic course load would achieve a much higher GPA much easier. Will Vet schools take this into consideration especially considering I have scored in the 99th percentile on entrance exams?
Truly inspirational! Thank you!
Well I'm 12 right now and I really want to volunteer at a humane society but the only one near me won't accept me without an adult (fair enough) but I have to choose a day of the week (or multiple) and do that day every week with the same adult I signed up with. I can't volunteer because both my parents work so a weeks schedule can change.
this video is very helpful! I've wanted to be a vet since I was in 4rd grade. Sadly life hasn't been exactly as planned. I tried going to college in high school but my parents disapproved, I tried again after high school and had a kid (love of my life💖), I'm trying at apply again but I currently have 3 jobs, a 20 month old (who I watch all day), and have very little free time. Do you have any suggestions?
This video was very helpful to me. I'm currently a senior in high school and was accepted to Tuskegee University. I'm out of state for that college and I want to become a vet. On top of that it has a vet school there. I want to go there but I'm not sure. What should I do?
Zecharia McHaney hey did you go to TU?
How does it work to apply to vet schools out of state? Is there a less chance of getting accepted rather than applying to an instate school?
im 16 and its very hard for me to find a volunteer opportunity with animals
also im really quiet and dont talk much so do you think this will affect me as a vet
Not at all! If you're a quiet person, that's just how you are, that doesn't determine your ability as a vet! You may have to work harder in terms of public speaking and interview skills but it will not hold you back! :) As far as volunteering, keep asking and keep trying! I know it's difficult =/
I agree, the title of the school does not matter but where you end up afterwards and how much you learned. I am a highscool senior and as a junior last year I took college classes early. I will be graduating with 21 college hours. I earned two c's in two of my freshman classes. Will that affect me when the time comes for applying to vet school?😬
Does attending a junior college before a university affect wether a vet school accepts someone?
How did you get a job at an animal hospital? im currently just now just about to start college and I figured working at an animal hospital was perfect considering I want to pursue in being a veterinarian but I don’t know if I need any experience or?
I’m 18. I’m from Newjersey too. I want to be a vet but I have problems with money and I graduated high school from another country. I don’t know how to do with education. Hopefully this’s not too late.
I am also very interested in how you managed in time for college for both studying and having fun. It would be helpful if you made a video on how u balanced both. Also just curious how did you do in ochem since I didn't do very well in ochem.
Ill try to include that in a future video!! Don't worry too too much about O-chem, its hard for pretty much everyone. I had just did and redid problems a million times to try to practice but honestly if it weren't for the class being curved, i wouldn't have done well lol
What school did you decide on? Love your passion! :)
so did you go to college to get a bachelors degree or did you go for a vet program ? before you applied for vet school
Hey, what did you major in during undergrad? I just applied to five schools as a pre-professional animal science major. I'm just curious.
What laptop would you recommended for someone is about to start college for the first time . Studying to be a vet to
Hi! One of the most important goals in my life is to be an awesome mom. But, I also want to be a vet and I'm really excited about all of the things I will learn. I was just wondering if you know many vets who are also moms. Are they part-time vets? Is being a part-time vet a thing? Also, I really like to travel and go hiking and skiing. On average, how much vacation do vets get? Will I be able to go for a Saturday hike? Or do most vets work a lot of weekends? Right now I'm a freshman in college, in undergrad, and I'm tossing career ideas around, but being a vet has stuck with me the longest, I just don't know if it can fit the lifestyle I want (being a mom and traveling). Thanks for any help/advice, I really appreciate the insight!
You can definitely find a job position that fits your lifestyle! It really depends on what kind of medicine you want to practice and where! All the stuff you mentioned can be brought up during contract negotiation so I wouldn't worry about that just yet haha If you've always wanted to be a vet, you should try for it! And also, yes there are part-time positions as well but obviously comes with a lower salary and maybe varying benefits, i'm not entirely sure.
I want to go to UC Davis so bad!I need at least 180 hrs of hands on vet experience and I read an article and it said that students had an average of 1456 hrs on their applications!In not sure if thats true but I'm worried about getting in those hours
How do you work at an animal hospital in highschool. Dont you need experience before working as a tech? I’ve really been wanting to start off in an animal hospital but I’ve held back because i dont think they’ll hire me because i have no experience ):
My name is Jessica and I'm 15 and i want to be a veterinarian, as you can tell, but how many years do you do in total to be a veterinarian? and it's really hard to volunteer at any rescue/animal centers. but I'm glad you made this video, i went back and rewatched this a lot. I've always thought of being a vet but i didn't start researching til about the end of 2017, I'm starting to study being a vet now. but my main questions are 1) how many years does it take to finish schooling to become a vet? & 2) how much would it cost every year if i don't get a scholarship?
its 4 years of college followed by 4 years of veterinary school. Its definitely expensive and you'd most likely have to take out loans to pay for it. Vet school is around the 60K range but it varies among the schools.
niveda108 thank you for replying !
Hello, is a Nutrition/Dietetics a good Pre Vet major? I know its good for Pre Med (which I want to do as well) but I didn't know about Pre Vet. I was going to major in Biology, but that would be the normal way and if I don't make it into Med/Vet school, I can rely on just my Bachelors in Nutrition, whereas Biology I would have to get a masters (atleast) to make good money. Please advise. Thank you!
I am 17 years old I am about to start vonlering and the SPCA nz I dropped outta school at 15 I am on a course to get my ncea 1 2 and 3 then I hope to somehow over the next 8 years become some what of a vet or a nurse with a vet