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hi everyone. i am brand new to this site, but looking for advice from fellow people who aspire to work in veterinary med.
i am in my late 20's, and have wanted to be a veterinarian for the past few years. i have always loved animals, and science.
i live in california, and my school of choice would be uc davis. i believe it would take me about 3 years to complete the pre-reqs. i am horrible at math, and i am not sure if i would be able to complete the chemistry portion of the pre-reqs with acceptable grades--most people earn a 3.5+ for davis.
i also have very mortified of taking on 200k+++ in loans for school.
if i was accepted, i believe i would approx be around the age of 36-37 when i graduate DVM.
i am wondering, if i should instead focus on a degree in veterinary technology, and become a technician instead. the pro's: wouldn't be 200k in debt, wouldn't be 36+ when i graduate, work with animals, lots of opportunities. cons: won't know if i ever could have gotten admitted to school/earned my DVM, salary rate much lower, and wouldn't have such an impact with animals (wouldn't be able to diagnose, or advise owners as much.)
my interests include small animals, and wildlife, and zoo medicine.
any suggestions/advice is appreciated
i am in my late 20's, and have wanted to be a veterinarian for the past few years. i have always loved animals, and science.
i live in california, and my school of choice would be uc davis. i believe it would take me about 3 years to complete the pre-reqs. i am horrible at math, and i am not sure if i would be able to complete the chemistry portion of the pre-reqs with acceptable grades--most people earn a 3.5+ for davis.
i also have very mortified of taking on 200k+++ in loans for school.
if i was accepted, i believe i would approx be around the age of 36-37 when i graduate DVM.
i am wondering, if i should instead focus on a degree in veterinary technology, and become a technician instead. the pro's: wouldn't be 200k in debt, wouldn't be 36+ when i graduate, work with animals, lots of opportunities. cons: won't know if i ever could have gotten admitted to school/earned my DVM, salary rate much lower, and wouldn't have such an impact with animals (wouldn't be able to diagnose, or advise owners as much.)
my interests include small animals, and wildlife, and zoo medicine.
any suggestions/advice is appreciated