Question

What should I take or do in high school to become a veterinarian?

Answer 1

Sciences, especially AP, with the biology and life sciences being foremost, but don't skip physics because it may be required. Math. Loads of math. The acceptance into veterinary school is similar to medical school, but generally harder.

http://www.wvma.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=133&Itemid=414

http://vbs.psu.edu/majors/vbs/steps-to-becoming-a-veterinarian

Answer 2

I agree that it's great to take science courses, but when applying for any kind of graduate program, they rarely (if ever) look at the classes you took in high school. So my suggestion would be to take the biology/life sciences courses, so you can be a little more familiar with the material. Additionally, this will let you figure out if you still want to be a veterinarian (lots of people change what they want to do).

Beyond that, just take classes that will prepare you for college level classes, and make sure you have a thorough background in math and the other sciences.

Answer 3

@KingGeorge If applying direct into a vet program, which is rare but possible, they will look at high school. For example, the KSU College of Veterinary Medicine Early Admission Program http://www.vet.k-state.edu/admit/early.htm

Normally a person would go for a baccalaureate from a pre-vet program if possible or another good choice such as biology or public health. Make sure this is at a school that vet programs like! For those, you will want the high school sciences to increase your chances of getting into the best program possible.

Also, there are other reason why I said AP. You can cut down the time in college and cost significantly by having transferable credits. AP will also prep you better for getting into the graduate program because if you can't get a 3.25 GPA in college, you will not get into a vet program. If you have a high GPA in your AP classes, it will make you more ready for the hard classes at college!

https://www.mercy.edu/academics/school-of-health-and-natural-sciences/department-of-natural-sciences/bs-in-veterinary-technology-pre-veterinary-medicine/

Answer 4

I was not aware that you could apply directly after high school. In that case, I would completely agree with @e.mccormick.

Answer 5

Get a good background in math and science. You will need to take Bio and Chemistry for sure in college. Also make sure you get some time volunteering in a pet hospital or something. It will help you figure out if this is really what you want.

Answer 6

If you can get a job as a kennel assistant, it's a great job to get your foot in the door to see surgeries and help around the clinic. Usually after awhile, some vet techs will let you do simple tasks like checking temperatures or even drawing blood from the animals. Most programs ask for veterinarian references.

Answer 7

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