Is it too late?

[LowlyPremed]

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Hi all,
I am a recent college grad. I was "Pre-Med" but I was really trying to decide between applying to Med or Vet. Since I switched majors late in my undergrad (I was a Finance major), most of my experience as an undergrad is Med related. Is it too late to try to get into Vet School? Should I take the MCAT or GRE?
Thanks,
LowlyPrevet

 

[VeganSoprano]

Vet schools in the US require the GRE. The MCAT is not required.

It is too late to apply for this year but not too early to think about next year. If you plan to apply then, start working to gain animal/veterinary experience to find out for sure that this is the field for you.

 

[southerncomfort]

Actually, some vet schools DO take the MCAT--check out the specific requirements of the schools you're interested in attending. Some may take one or the other, some may take the GRE, but require the subject tests, it just depends from school to school.
Also, as I've found the hard way, some schools are in the process of changing requirements, so contact your schools of interest directly to find out about any changes that may be in the words for next cycle, whether in required courses, standardized tests, or clinical experience. Good luck!

Vet schools in the US require the GRE. The MCAT is not required.

 

[Anubis84]

Hi all,
I am a recent college grad. I was "Pre-Med" but I was really trying to decide between applying to Med or Vet. Since I switched majors late in my undergrad (I was a Finance major), most of my experience as an undergrad is Med related. Is it too late to try to get into Vet School? Should I take the MCAT or GRE?
Thanks,
LowlyPrevet

Go to law school. Vets don't make squat! 🙂

 

[LowlyPremed]

Thanks for the responses. Most of the people I know that have applied to Vet Schools have insane amounts of experience working with animals. I know one person that actually went to "save the pandas." I guess my question should have been, would I be considered a competitive applicant with good grades, hopefully good GRE scores and relatively little time volunteering. I have lots of research experience though.

 

[VeganSoprano]

You have a year to get experience. Just make sure it's diverse - large and small animals, and maybe some wildlife.

 

[cowdoc]

It is essential that you have considerable veterinary related experience to have a chance at admission. Ideas are humane societies, veterinary hospitals (most important), farms, zoos, etc. Without experience, your chances of being accepted are slim.