I haven't started vet school yet (I will this fall!), but I know personally, I learn the most when the info is practical (i.e. I don't remember squat from Chem 121...) and when it's hands on. Hopefully where you are going allows you to get hands on experience all 4 years. While retaining a lot of the common things, normal/abnormal and basics, the other thing I think you have to remember is that you are not going to remember EVERYTHING and a truly good veterinarian is a good researcher. Know who/where to go to look things up when you aren't positive or just plain don't remember. And don't be afraid to say that you don't know and need to consult with a colleague or look it up! One thing I've been told by current first years is that the competitiveness you needed throughout your UG should melt away during vet school and you learn to network with your classmates. Any current vet students disagree with any of this? Hope this helps reduce your stress a little. Oh yeah and one of the doctors I worked for told me that C=DVM! You are going to be a great veterinarian!
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