veterinarian

Does anyone have an idea of how much veterinarians who own their own practice/employ other vets make in comparison to those who work for another vet? I am not asking anyone for their personal salary, but I'm simply curious. I am most interested in mixed animal, but any figures would be greatly...

Hey, there! I'm going to be typing this in a rush since it's nearly 2:30 am and I have to wake up at five for school. Anyways, I just want to start off with a little about me (note: "little" is an understatement). If you're willing to read, then please do so. I honestly don't know what to do. I...

Undergraduate: 3.61c GPA, 3.38sGPA @ Washington State Univ. Vet School: 3.3c GPA, 3.08sGPA @ University of Pennsylvania graduated 2011 508 MCAT: 124 CPBS , 129 CARS, 127 Bio, 128 Psych/Social State: SD, but strong ties to PA I applied narrowly to 3 schools, all late in the cycle (Sep/Oct) since...

Hi there does anyone know what sort of opportunities there are for army doctors or veterinarians to be a part of special forces? And which one, doctor or vet, has more opportunities for being in sf? Thanks

Hi so I keep debating whether I want to go to veterinary school or medical school. Either way I know that I intend to apply for the HPSP for the Army. Eventually, I want to go into Preventive Medicine/Public Health. Which Army program (Vet or Med) has better residencies/programs/employment...

I myself am an aspiring vet, and sometimes I'm posed with the question of "Why do all that for an animal when you could be helping a human?" Does that question come up for anyone else? I'd be interested to know how others respond to it. Sidenote, I'm curious, is veterinarian mostly just a job...

Probably not the best place to post but I also want vet, pre-vet and vet students opinions. I just don't understand why/ where doctors and health care workers period have/get a god complex. Not only that but I've read stories of doctors/ pediatricians trying to medicate their own animals, along...

Currently I am completing my final semester of my BSc Biology. My average is not great (around 80%) and I have no experience in a vet clinic yet since I only recently decided on the veterinary route. After I graduate this spring I have two options: a) Complete my masters with my previous...

Hello, So I am a student at Mercy College and I just got my grades back for my first semester. All A's and B's...but I missed entry into their pre-vet program by less then one point. That being said, I can either retake the class or switch my major to bio. While looking into switching my major...

I recently decided I want to start pre-veterinary medicine in January. I looked at qualifications to be accepted into vet school and hours/experience was one of them. I recently got a job at a pet hotel/daycare/spa center. What makes me nervous is, it's not a vet setting. This is my first job...

Hello I'm new here. I need help. I don't know what career I should do; dentist or veterinarian. I'm in college and planning on becoming a dental hygienist which will help me get into dental school. I just am unsure if I should go to dental school or to veterinarian school. Becoming a dentist...

Hello everyone, I've been a lurker for quite some time. Want to see if anyone here is applying anatomic pathology residency for next year? I know it is super competitive to get in so I don't know where I stand as an applicant. Maybe we could exchange our information and at least speculate...

Hello, I was wondering if anyone can provide input on diagnostic radiology in the veterinary world. Is it as isolated from the patient as it is in human medicine? In other words, do they almost exclusively interpret radiographs and simply instruct the primary care veterinarian on the diagnosis...

Hi!! I'm still in high school, but I know I want to pursue a career with animals. I'm not sure if I should become a zoo veterinarian or a wildlife biologist. I know they're both very different careers, and since I was little I've wanted to be a zoo vet, however now that I'm getting older I want...

Dear all, I sought this forum to ask for help from those of you who have been in this fierce pursuit for your animal passion. I've browsed around, and while I found stick threads to "what are my chances", the potential of masters, gap years, vet techs and whatnot I couldn't find one that comes...

Hello everyone, this is my first post and it's a long one. I am currently 19 years old and am having some serious doubts about my career path and I would really just love some input. I have wanted to be a small animal (dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, ect...) vet all of my life, so I thought I...

Hello, Backgroud: I am going into my last year of college and trying to apply for my next academic step. Currently, I have four years of laboratory research experience dealing with ticks, PCR, and protein expression. However, I would like to pursue a career in wildlife medicine. I am going to...

Hello, I'm interested in a job opportunity as a Vet Technician. Certification isn't required here but experience is. I don't have experience yet, and it's difficult to obtain with that requirement on most posts. As some of you know I found a job opening that says willing to train but they were...

I applied for a Vet Tech full-time positions which says they'll train. The Vet asked me if I'd be willing to volunteer for a while before being hired. I don't have Vet experience. It seems certification isn't required in Florida. I'm guessing it's unpaid. Not sure how different it is from a...

Hey guys, I have the option of volunteering at a vet's office doing basically the same thing that I would be doing as a kennel assistant but I am also shadowing the veterinarian (which I already started doing) or should I work as a part-time kennel assistant at a location that is 1.5 hours away...

Hello, Pardon my ignorance. I am new to the idea of becoming a veterinarian. I heard that veterinarians can teach at a vet school if they have a PhD or if they have a specialization under their belt. My question is if it is parallel to the specialization that human physicians do? How would it...

Does anyone know how vmcas uses repreated courses when calculating gpa? Like do they average the grades together or do they take the highest grade or does it depend on which school you apply to?

Seeking western trained veterinarian for newly established small animal practice specialising in companion animals and some exotics. Candidates must hold a bachelor of Veterinary Science recognised by RCVS or equivalent and have a minimum of 5 years experience. Applicants must also have good...

I saw an Official Rejection thread for the c/o 2020...so I thought I'd make an official acceptance thred! Just include your username, mode of acceptance (e.g. email, snail mail, portal), and the date you received your acceptance. Let's hope we all get in to our top schools :) UNITED STATES...

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I hav a cousin who is also on the path of becoming and she mentioned that if you work for the government in agriculture, the government will help pay off some of your student loans. Is this true? Also, does anyone know what this kind of job would entail?

Hello all, I am a 21 year old traditional student at Western Kentucky University (Go Tops), and i have a serious issue. I am a transfer from Louisville, and I had a very bad experience there. I had family issues, and in general life got in the way of my grades. I currently have a 2.4 GPA and I...

Looking for young, hungry vet student(s) interested in thought partnering an idea I have - great application/resume building experience. Some brief context: I'm in the process of working through an app idea related to veterinary home visits in the New York City area. I'm looking for student(s)...

So im a junior currently and my grades have been really bad. I've gotten 2 Fs multiple Ds and multiple Cs. But I've had terrible anxiety since high school although I just recently got an official diagnosis. It's gotten so bad I've even had to go to the emergency room for terrible chest pains and...

Dear SDN folks, I am a sophomore Molecular Biology major at a university in Florida. I am doing well, I have a 3.80 GPA so far and am currently enrolled in Chemistry, Physics, Microbiology and Statistics. I am very interested in the field of veterinary medicine and am on track with my...