veterinary

Good afternoon everyone!! I've been working on my VMCAS application since it opened up in May, only to find out the main school I was applying to recently added biochem as a prereq. I'm enrolled for Ochem 1 this fall and Ochem 2 in the spring (to which I will be adding principles of biochem to...

What happens if you find yourself in a program that does not reflect the description on the match and was not made known during the interview? I am extremely frustrated finding myself in a program that most likely mislead me and my internmates with inaccurate information in order to fill their...

I'm currently a student at RUSVM and I applied to transfer to several schools in the US. I was wondering if anyone who has ever successfully transferred could give me some insight into when they heard back from the schools they applied to (Especially if you applied to OK State). Also, a lot of...

Hi guys I really need some help, I feel so lost. From a young age the only thing I wanted to do was be a veterinarian and now it seems like that career path is dead and buried. All throughout my schooling I consistently performed at a high level (ie achieving “A”s) in order to make it into vet...

I've currently getting my BA in Animal Science, and will soon be making the choice whether I want to pursue dairy science or equine science. Either way, there are many contributors to why I love/don't like Animal Science. One thing I love about it is the diversity of animals I get to work with...

Starting a thread for those who are applying to HPSP for the next cycle. Feel free to share info or ask questions. I will try and keep updated numbers, stats or anything that will help you apply. I can also help you find a good healthcare recruiter if you are applying Army. Good luck!

I am a recent grad and was wondering the best way to get into vet school. I graduated with a 3.26 gpa because i was worried about classes such as physics and took them my last couple of semesters my gpa kind of suffered because of it. I went from a physics 1 grade of a C and brought it up to an...

Hi, I am a veterinary student in my final year at university and I got the rare chance to do an internship at a vet clinic on Guam. But I am from Germany, so I will have to obtain a so-called J-1 visa in order to ever set a foot on US-territory and start my internship. Everything is sorted out...

Hello everyone! I was just wondering if anyone could give me any advice on schools to do my undergrad at? I've been accepted to both UBC and USask and have been seriously considering both of them. Ubc is close to home and has a great reputation, whereas the University of Saskatchewan is two...

Hi all, I am looking for advice on Masters programs that look great for vet school but also allows a Plan B if vet school doesn't work out. I am currently studying Animal Science in undergrad. I had a meeting with an advisor at the vet school I am interested in, and he recommended to me a...

Hello! I am in the process of trying to obtain a PR veterinary license. Any help with what the testing might be like, a study guide you might have available or study tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I was admitted to the Class of 2021 at both Ohio State and Cornell. Both programs seem pretty similar in terms of quality, breadth, and resources offered. Would any of you recommend OSU over Cornell or vice-a-versa? Two of my biggest concerns are camaraderie among students and mental health and...

With a DVM and a PhD in Toxicology, what kind of jobs can one pursue? I am not aware of the career options with a DVM-PhD (in toxicology). Also, is it possible to get in to a pathology residency with a DVM-PhD (in Pharmacology and Toxicology)? If not, what field would you do your PhD in for...

Hey everyone, I'm currently hounding the internet for any programs/ scholarships that can potentially help me find a job and graduate with lesser debt after I graduate from vet school. I've only found one that I don't qualify for yet. Are there any more that you guys know of? For anyone who...

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...

Hey guys, so I'm currently an undergraduate student in my second year. I've been working at a small animal clinic since my senior year of high school. I know vet school wants some large animal experience as well. I'm going to South Africa this summer to volunteer at a wildlife conservation. I...

Hello All, So I'm a student who's somewhat exploring Veterinary medicine for the first time. I got introduced to it as a potential career after watching Wildlife Docs, and I got really inspired after seeing the vets. I'm new to the field, but I have read stories of over saturation and what...

With many of us interviewing in the next month (myself included) I wanted to get some general veterinary interview advice from those who have been accepted/had file reviews. I know there are questions on this site, but there's so much more to an interview than just knowing some questions. So...

Hey everyone! I'm hoping that yall can provide me with some words of wisdom and guidance.. Here's my story.. I am 20 years old majoring in biology my GPA is a 2.89 and I had a horrible sophomore year due to family reasons. I have retaken MANY classes to make up for the bad year I had but as...

Hello! My friend is looking for veterinary residencies in Radiology. I heard an intern at ASEC mention a radiology residency (possibly offered by a VCA), but we haven't been able to find it on the match or just from googling. If anyone has information or knows of any other potential sites for a...

Is it better to pick a school that has a strong reputation/prestige over a newer-established veterinary school program? How much of a difference will it make when applying for jobs, internships, or residencies?

Hey everyone, Just wondering what other people do for their elective rotations. We have 13 blocks (26 weeks) for electives. Are you staying primarily at your school's teaching hospital, staying local, traveling? For those that are doing rotations at distant sites from your current location...

I'm a freshman in highschool. I've wanted to become a vet for as long as I could remember. Though my local Vo-Tech I can become a CNA over the course of 3 years and everything besides my uniform will be paid for by the school. I think this would be a good way to get some medical experience, and...

Hi - Thanks in advance to any answers and comments; much appreciated!!! I'm new to the forum, and I had a look around, but didn't find as much information for us European vets. I am a non-Irish vet in Ireland, looking to specialize at some point. I am just 8 months in practice at the moment, so...

Hi everybody, I will be applying to OVC this coming fall, and I know that it is required to take prerequisites during a full course load (i.e. 5 courses). My only question is, has anyone gotten in with taking prerequisites during a 4-course semester? Thanks.

Hi, I am an applicant for SGU School of Veterinary Medicine and I have spoken with a few financial institutions regarding funding. The maximum amount being offered to me is CA$110,000. Has any Caribbean Veterinary Student from Canada managed to get more funding than what is being offered to...

I have chosen the veterinary medicine (DVM) as my profession. Its my 2nd year going to end in the graduate school. 10/12 months are of studies each year but we get 2 months vacations after that each year. I want to build a big, elegant career in this field. Kindly suggest me what should or what...

Hello everyone. I am desperate for any help or information that can help me. I will try to make this story short. My girlfriend and the love of my life is a veterinarian from Brazil. She has been trying her hardest to get her American license and she's been trying to find jobs in Texas so she...

I am currently a junior at UT Austin and an advertising major. I've been pursuing pre-vet for a few semesters now and already know I'm going to graduate a semester or a year late. My current GPA is low... like a 3.1 and I do have vet hours but not that much. (I was going through some health...

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone had any anki decks or specialised software that they could recommend? I see on the med student forum that they use these sort of things but haven't seen too much information about veterinary specific resources. Thanks!

Hi there, I'm starting a DVM degree in University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest, Hungary in September. I'm 25, so have a little more life and practical experience than those fresh out of high school or equivalent. Having worked for and shadowed numerous fantastic small animal vets I am...

Hello all! I have been reading and researching on which veterinary schools take the highest grade for repeated courses into consideration. However, I have been finding contradicting info! I have read that Kansas and Ohio are two colleges that do this. Is this true? Anyone know of any more? The...

Howdy SDN, Does anyone have recommendations for 3D Anatomy Software to use when studying for anatomy? I am a very visual learner and am having trouble visualizing the fine anatomical structures necessary for doing well in veterinary school anatomy. Any free or paid software recommendations...

I am really excited to have several volunteer opportunities this summer. I am applying to volunteer at the Dallas Zoo, at Equest therapeutic riding, and at Rogers Wildlife Center, which specializes in bird rehabilitation. What has been your favorite volunteer experience? Have you ever had a...

Hi all, first time poster here! :) I am wondering if there is anyone who knows more about/has gone through either the Master's or Online Graduate Certification program at University of Florida. I'm currently a junior undergrad (just finished soph year), and am beginning to consider...

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...

Hello all, As I finish my second year of Veterinary school and can't help but think back to this time last year when life was awful and I thought I would fail out of Vet School and now am getting grades that I never thought I would get. What's different about this year? I think a lot of it has...

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! is there anyone who has done Australian NVE? Is it similar to NAVLE? Just wanted to know some real-time experience of ones who have already done it. Thanks :)

FYI A sidewalker is a volunteer who assists the instructor during lessons and is responsible for the rider and rider only. You will be working up close and personal with our riders and helping them reach their goals throughout each of our riding sessions. This would be for therapeutic riding...