veterinary

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    Is volunteering as a sidewalker a good experience for my veterinary school application?

    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...
  2. D

    Best Tablet Specs for Vet School

    Howdy All, I will be a 1VM student starting at TAMU CVM in August of 2016! I am considering buying a tablet and have done a considerable amount of shopping around up to this point. I am pretty much sold on the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. (I'd be happy to explain why if necessary, mostly personal...
  3. toro2013

    How to classify reception experience?

    Hello everyone, I see conflicting answers on how to classify reception experience when applying to vet school. I've worked reception in an ER and Specialty hospital for about 2 years. Probably 2000-3000 hours. Just now I am making the switch to assistant. However, during my reception experience...
  4. L

    Deciding college major, I know I want to work with animals

    I've been deciding what to major in, I'm going to college this fall as a freshmen. I know you don't have to start taking major specific classes until junior year, but I just don't know what to do. I wanted to be a vet when I was younger but I have muscle damaging on the left side of my body...
  5. Ezio Auditore

    As a first year, how best do you spend the summer?

    So, I'm a first year and now that we're halfway through with the spring semester, I've been hearing and seeing my classmates talk about how they've got internships, the Merial scholarship for summer research, the Banfield internship, others just going back home to work with their vet clinic, or...
  6. T

    Large animal experience

    I am having a really hard time getting any large animal experience. What resources do I have to find these sorts of experiences. I live in Bronx, NY
  7. T

    Western University of Health Scicences?

    Hello, I have been hearing for students of the podiatry program that the president of this school is making it the "Harvard" of podiatry and that it is miserable. The school is so competitive that they don't feel like they are learning anything because it is such a hostile learning environment...
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    Do i really need to take statistics?

    Hello, I recently decided that DVM was the right choice for me as opposed to MD. I see that a lot of the schools require statistics, nutrition, and public speaking. I took several english courses which we had to speak in class, I have presented at a conference and won an award for my...
  9. jtom

    What are my chances?

    Hey guys I was wondering if you could give me any advice on how to improve my application for this cycle. I am a non traditional student and had to take a few pre-reqs to be considered last year. I applied last year and got interviewed and waitlisted at tennessee and also waitlisted at UF...
  10. T

    MCAT for Veterinary School

    Hello, I recently took the MCAT but decided to switch my path to veterinary school. What schools accept the MCAT and what are their averages or ranges?
  11. T

    The switch

    Hello, During all of my undergrad I was preparing myself for the big MD. However, after I graduated and got a lot of clinical experience I realized I was meant to be a veterinarian. What are the told/untold requirements for veterinary school. Such as research experience is to acceptance into an...
  12. crinkleyartist

    UCD Veterinary Program

    Hi there! I apologize if this has been asked/answered already but I'm in the process of choosing a veterinary school and (until I hear back from Tenn) I'm choosing between Dublin or Midwestern. If someone could tell me more about the pros and cons of both that would be super appreciated! I'm...
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    Getting into vet school with a high undergrad gpa and mediocre grad school gpa

    Hey guys I was interested in receiving some feedback on the situation I'm in as I couldn't seem to find much information anywhere else. I graduated from my undergrad institution with dual bachelor's degrees in animal science and molecular/cellular biology with a 3.91 GPA. I decided to pursue a...
  14. S

    Repeated Course

    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?
  15. Tonkspaws

    Scared of the pressures of vet med?

    Is anyone else afraid for the amount of commitment you have to make for vet med. I love the field and I'm really passionate about it , but sometimes I worry about the financial burdens being a vet will cause as well as how demanding the job is. I see the vets a my work constantly staying late...
  16. H

    2016 Application cycle questions

    Hi, I've been a pre-med, since I've been in college, but have seriously considered veterinary medicine as I'm basically generally interested in medical philosophy and surgery of all sorts and have always been fascinated by animals and their quirks and functions. What I want to know is if it's...
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    German Veterinary student looking for recommendable US externship program

    Hello there, I am studying now in my 4th year and planning my practical year. I want to do an externship in US for around 4 weeks, and heard that Cornell and UC davis are popular. However was someone of you there??? or can recommend me /or not recommend me on a program? :) Any info would be...
  18. Royalvet

    Veterinarian position

    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...
  19. tigerkissedqt

    Veterinary Blogs

    I know there have been previous threads on this topic but those seem to be out-of-date at this point: I follow quite a few veterinary & veterinary student bloggers (as well as having my own), but it seems most of the people I've been following for the last couple of years seem to be deciding to...
  20. FauxxFox

    Gainesville Living

    I'm posting this as a lot of the threads I am finding are a bit older. I've been accepted to UFCVM and am wondering of some good apartments/places to live in the area relatively close to the veterinary school that are also pretty quiet. I know some complexes have more graduate students rather...
  21. greg.house1408

    Veterinary Diagnostics Devices: Opinions?

    Could I get personal opinions and advice on which manufacturers and their machines work best for a veterinary diagnostics lab? I have worked with IDEXX machinery for 3 years now, but am looking for any options, given that their ProCyte analyzer is not all that accurate. Specifically, I am...
  22. DoctorWho92

    Externship Advice

    I'm a current vet student at U. of Florida. In the summer between our 3rd and 4th year (summer 2017 for me) we are allotted time to schedule externships. I'm interested in externships dealing with small animal surgery and physical rehabilitation. There are so many specialty clinics that I am...
  23. jjmanutd24

    Foreign Veterinary Graduate from India

    Hey Guys, So I'm almost done with my final year of my Bachelors Veterinary Degree in India, I will be awarded a BVSc & AH (Animals Husbandry) degree. I have a green card and I intend on studying in the United States. I understand my degree is not recognized and that I have to go through the...
  24. mollyandcody

    University of Montreal

    I realize this is probably a long shot since this is an English forum and most people on here are American, but is anyone else applying to the veterinary program at University of Montreal?
  25. Mango2011

    Lab Animal Residency Interview Questions

    Hi everyone, I am currently a 4th year veterinary student and I just applied to lab animal medicine residencies. Does anyone know of some typically asked interview questions? I am nervous about having enough time to prepare with rotations and boards coming up. Thanks in advance!
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    Tuskeegee

    Does anyone know the stats of those accepted to Tuskegee?
  27. D

    VIRMP/Match CV organization

    Hello everyone! I did not find this topic anywhere in my search so please forgive me and redirect if I've missed it.. How are you organizing your CV for VIRMP? I am applying for residencies and am trying to decide: (1) where my internship fits (2) if I should include DVM clubs (Bovine Club...
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    I need advice, and I need guidance...

    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...
  29. vetstudent25

    Western U CVM c/o 2020

    Hey everyone! Just starting this to connect people who have applied to Western U CVM this year. Applications were due quite a while ago, or so it seems like. Has anyone heard back yet? EDIT: There has already been a Western c/o 2020 forum started. It can be found here...
  30. C

    Looking for vet student(s) to partner, build app idea in the NYC area

    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)...
  31. S

    Vet School-Bad grades

    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...
  32. D

    Texas A&M c/o 2020 Veterinary Applicants

    Howdy SDN, I have not seen Texas A&M c/o 2020 veterinary applicants thread yet. Thought it would be good to start one so we can ask questions/share info regarding the application process. This is my third time applying to TAMU, the first time I was outright rejected, second time I was wait...
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