vet advice

Low paid IT Director to vet med? I’m an IT Director with about 25 years in the field. I worked my way up from help desk to systems/network engineering, and now into leadership. I’m in healthcare (community mental health), small team, about 280 staff total. On paper, it’s stable. Good benefits...

Hi! There’s not a ton of information online but I was wondering if a current student, alumni, or anyone with information could tell me a bit about the school. How are classes organized? Is the work life balance manageable? Does the school facilitate research work? How much of the class goes into...

Hi all. I know at the end of the day I'm the only one who can make this decision, but I just really need to talk it through and get some outside perspective. So here's my situation. I'm a non-trad student, background in public health, really interested in working as a zoonosis control vet or...

This is my first cycle applying to vet schools. I have a B.S. in Biology and will be 2/3 done with a M.S. in Molecular & Cellular Biology at the time that i'm applying. I am primarily interested in exotics/zoomed and sports medicine (equine) at the moment, but i'm keeping an open mind. I'm also...

Hey y’all! I’m a first time applicant this cycle and I’m super nervous. I wanted to see if anyone had any advice for me! I am a rising senior and I currently have a 3.2 overall gpa (i think its almost at a 3.3). I have a major in animal science with a minor in one health. I have a few failed...

Hi there! I failed out of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in my 4th semester in 2022. I realized what I did wrong and went on to get a Masters and a ton of vet med experience, graduating with a 3.9 GPA. I am also part of post-class in BD right now. This cycle I applied and GOT IN...

Hello! I am a fourth-year undergrad attending the University of Illinois at Chicago (just finished my Fall semester, yay!), and I am planning to apply during this upcoming cycle. My IS is UIUC and I am most likely leaning towards general small animal medicine. I am a chronic over-thinker (lol)...

Hey guys! Here’s my stats. I’d love to hear one thoughts on my odds or what I could improve on if I need to reapply next cycle. I also feel very confident in my essays, as I have an interesting story of undergoing a life-changing spinal surgery when I was younger that has seriously impacted my...

Hello everyone. My name is RabidDoc. I’m a 29 year old Green Beret currently living in Tennessee. My current profession is an 18D (special forces medical sergeant). I’ve worked in this field for 7 years. My wife and I have a beautiful 9 month old baby girl. My wife is Canadian, I am American...