Title: How Many Years of School Does It Take to Be a Vet? | Career Trend
Headings: How Many Years of School Does It Take to Be a Vet?
How Many Years of School Does It Take to Be a Vet?
Undergraduate Degree
Veterinarian School
Internships and Residencies
Examinations
ACVIM Diplomates Designation

Content: Because veterinarians work as medical professionals, they need to receive advanced and specialized medical training to work with and care for animals and must fulfill educational and training requirements. Undergraduate Degree
The first step in becoming a veterinarian is earning an undergraduate degree, which usually takes four years. Potential veterinarian students do not have to earn a certain undergraduate degree, but a large number of schools offer an animal science undergraduate degree that prepares students to move on to vet school. Typically, no matter what major they pursue, students are highly encouraged to take classes in biology, chemistry, math, physics, anatomy and social sciences. Veterinarian School
After completing an undergraduate degree, a potential veterinarian student moves on to attend a veterinary school. Veterinary schools have highly competitive admissions requirements and generally take four years to complete. While in vet school, students continue to take science classes and receive hands-on training with animals. Vet school students can expect large course loads, with 17 to 22 semester hours of science work per semester, plus 35 hours a week of homework. 00:00
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Internships and Residencies
Though not required, students in vet school can choose to participate in an internship or residency program. Students who wish to pursue a veterinarian specialty, like animal surgery, dentistry, toxicology or pharmacology, opt to receive additional schooling and training beyond graduating from vet school.