Question about applying to vet school...

[Kara31191]

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Hello (Remember me?),

I have a random question regarding animal experience. I know you all have different opinions on this topic and I'd like to hear them! Well, I am a crazy parrot person, specifically MACAWS!

If you don't mind telling me, Would I add this to animal experience to the schools that would say don't put pets unless it's a unique experience? I also breed Leopard Geckos (by chance not intentionally). This is a unique experience, so yes I am putting this down.

But owning parrots is a unique experience in itself. My parents and I will pull our own parrots bloods feathers, clip their nails, trim their beaks, and anything else (administering meds orally). I know most of you do not own parrots, but to not have to go to the vet every ten seconds, you need to know quite a bit. We have seven parrots: 2 lg. Macaws, 1 mini macaw, 1 sun conure, 2 cockatiels, and one Congo African Grey. And because of the amount of parrots we care for, there are many different things I learn about them. One is a chronic egg layer, and may need the luprin injections. You know what I mean... Would I put this type of pet ownership down?

I'm a junior in High School, and I work for a Certified Avian Vet. I'm just wondering... Thank you! 😀

 

[Kymmy16w]

I would definitely put that under animal experience, detailing the knowledge and techniques you have learned caring for the parrots.

I was considering putting my chickens under animal experience, but decided that chasing my chickens around the back yard didn't qualify. 😛

I used to have a parrot too, a red-headed-conure. We found him in a tree (was part of the local wild flock). He was a cool bird, and eventually went back to join his family.

 

[ri23]

I think that you should put that experience down, but really - you are way ahead of yourself. You are only in highschool and you really don't need to be thinking of what experience to list on your application quite yet (though obviously it's not too early to try to accumulate experience).

 

[philomycus]

I agree with ri23. But kudos to you for being interested in a possible career and doing quite a bit at such a young age to become well informed!