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Hi Everyone,
This is my first post here. Background on me: I am a semi non-traditional student. I decided to complete my BS in Computer Information Technology from Purdue and then finish the prereqs at the end of the degree. This gave me a backup plan in case I did not get in during the first round of applications to vet school, and a job to work that would provide for myself and my wife in the interim. I am now completing the prereqs necessary for vet school and have a GPA of 3.85.
I have a question about the vet experience hours that are required for vet school applicants. I have about 2,000 hours of experience in emergency vet medicine working as a veterinary assistant, and about 500 hours of animal experience working at our humane society however that has been a few years ago. I am now wanting to get a bit more current experience while finishing my prerequisites (I am paying out of pocket so the process is slow) and was wondering if things like vaccine clinics (working with a vet of course) would look "good" on an application? I work full-time in IT while finishing the prereqs but this would be something I could do on the weekends and during the day before work. I am planning to shadow as well, but was wondering if something like this is generally recommended or shy'd away from?
Thanks for any advice It has been wonderful to come across this resource during this ride!
This is my first post here. Background on me: I am a semi non-traditional student. I decided to complete my BS in Computer Information Technology from Purdue and then finish the prereqs at the end of the degree. This gave me a backup plan in case I did not get in during the first round of applications to vet school, and a job to work that would provide for myself and my wife in the interim. I am now completing the prereqs necessary for vet school and have a GPA of 3.85.
I have a question about the vet experience hours that are required for vet school applicants. I have about 2,000 hours of experience in emergency vet medicine working as a veterinary assistant, and about 500 hours of animal experience working at our humane society however that has been a few years ago. I am now wanting to get a bit more current experience while finishing my prerequisites (I am paying out of pocket so the process is slow) and was wondering if things like vaccine clinics (working with a vet of course) would look "good" on an application? I work full-time in IT while finishing the prereqs but this would be something I could do on the weekends and during the day before work. I am planning to shadow as well, but was wondering if something like this is generally recommended or shy'd away from?
Thanks for any advice It has been wonderful to come across this resource during this ride!