Can someone describe pros/cons of committing to vet school?

[gfa240]

I wasn't asking to be convinced...I was asking to hear what vets had to say about their overall satisfaction. But I do like your idea of my own pros/cons list.

I hear you. Some people have this picture perfect of being a vet without doing their homework. Some vets I have talked to and read their forums seem rather unhappy with their career choices. Some have totally abandoned this career. The reality is that this is a type of career with high risk of burn-out, high-debt, high stress, emotional and compassion fatigue, long hours, some nasty clients, and not a whole lot of financial pay off. I think its smart to see the reality of a career, rather than the disillusionment. The good: you can help and have a major impact on an animals life ( with decent owners that is), have the potential to run your own business one day ( involves a lot of risk and more debt), and be constantly challenged. At the end, no one can tell you what is right or wrong. It is about what you see yourself doing and how much you are willing to tolerate.

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