Title: How to Become a Veterinarian: Steps to Take from High School
Headings: How to Become a Veterinarian: Steps to Take from High School
How to Become a Veterinarian: Steps to Take from High School
What Does a Veterinarian Do?
How Much Does a Veterinarian Make?
How to Become a Vet
High School
College
Veterinary School and Residency
Wrapping it Up
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Content: You’ll also want to get as much experience working with animals as you can. This may involve volunteering at an animal shelter or zoo or shadowing a veterinarian in a small-animal clinic. Seeking out these sorts of experiences will not only be fun but they’ll also enable you to talk to people in the profession and learn about the variety of careers that are out there. High school is the time to explore your options! College
Most veterinary schools do not require you to major in any particular subject, but they do require that you demonstrate strong skills in science in addition to your overall academic excellence. Many veterinary schools will consider your overall GPA, the GPA of your most recent courses dating back to about one year (for example, the last 45 credits), and the GPA of your science classes. As you can see, you should aim to do well in all of your courses, but you should especially focus on your performance in science. Most programs require that students have completed a certain set of science courses, whether as part of their major or as electives. Here are some of the common courses you need to take: Two semesters of college physics
Two semesters of college biology with lab
Two semesters of college chemistry with lab
Two semesters of organic chemistry with lab
One semester of statistics
One semester of genetics (upper-level)
One semester of biochemistry
There are some slight variations between schools when it comes to the necessary prerequisites.