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Hi everyone!
I am in my late 20s and thinking of going back to school. One of the options that I am pondering is eventually vet school. I am a little scared of the thought though! I have heard how difficult it is and the amount of debt that vets graduate with is staggering. I also am a little nervous because I am not 100% sure that it is what I want to do and I am wondering if I could keep up with the coursework.
To give you some info about me, I opened my own business right out of high school. My best subjects in school were English, journalism and that type of thing while my worst were math and physics. Looking back I believe I could have actually done better, but I guess I was naive as a teenager! I have 17 years of experience working with horses, which is where I would most likely like to specialize. I also recently completed the University of Guelph's Equine Science Certificate and completed it with a honors with Distinction. I had to take courses in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition and Growth and Developement. My favorite was Anatomy though! I have assisted the veterinarian when she works on my horses and I love to ask questions and learn what she is doing and why. I recently had the opportunity to observe a colt being gelded and found it absolutely fascinating! (It was the first time I had seen any type of surgery and wasn't sure how I would react!) I have worked with small companion animals as well as farm animals, treated injuries, and stayed with animals as they have been euthanized so I do understand that being a vet isn't just fluffy puppies and pretty kitties.
If I decided on the vet school route I would most likely want to upgrade my math/sciences at the local community college (since I've been out of school for so long!) and then apply to a local university to complete a BSc, then apply to the nearest vet school, which is about 9 hrs. away.
So I was wondering if you guys have any advice, experiences, or anything that can give me an idea if I am up to the rigors of attending vet school and becoming a veterinarian? Anything would be helpful! Thank you!
I am in my late 20s and thinking of going back to school. One of the options that I am pondering is eventually vet school. I am a little scared of the thought though! I have heard how difficult it is and the amount of debt that vets graduate with is staggering. I also am a little nervous because I am not 100% sure that it is what I want to do and I am wondering if I could keep up with the coursework.
To give you some info about me, I opened my own business right out of high school. My best subjects in school were English, journalism and that type of thing while my worst were math and physics. Looking back I believe I could have actually done better, but I guess I was naive as a teenager! I have 17 years of experience working with horses, which is where I would most likely like to specialize. I also recently completed the University of Guelph's Equine Science Certificate and completed it with a honors with Distinction. I had to take courses in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition and Growth and Developement. My favorite was Anatomy though! I have assisted the veterinarian when she works on my horses and I love to ask questions and learn what she is doing and why. I recently had the opportunity to observe a colt being gelded and found it absolutely fascinating! (It was the first time I had seen any type of surgery and wasn't sure how I would react!) I have worked with small companion animals as well as farm animals, treated injuries, and stayed with animals as they have been euthanized so I do understand that being a vet isn't just fluffy puppies and pretty kitties.
If I decided on the vet school route I would most likely want to upgrade my math/sciences at the local community college (since I've been out of school for so long!) and then apply to a local university to complete a BSc, then apply to the nearest vet school, which is about 9 hrs. away.
So I was wondering if you guys have any advice, experiences, or anything that can give me an idea if I am up to the rigors of attending vet school and becoming a veterinarian? Anything would be helpful! Thank you!