Hi! I'm currently a second semester sophomore and I plan to apply to vet school during the fall of my senior year (fall 2021). Although I have a lot of time until I apply, I was wondering if anybody could look at my stats/hours so far and offer any advice or tell me if I'm on the right track!
Cumulative GPA: 3.71
Veterinary Hours:
- 410 hours as a veterinary assistant at a small animal hospital (I plan to work here for one more summer to get more hours- I perform tasks such as blood draws, x rays, surgical prep, watching surgeries, running fecal floats, heart worm tests, administering vaccines, and assisting the doctors during exams- it is great hands- on experience!)
Animal Hours:
- 3,000 equine hours (taking lessons, riding on my university's IHSA team, leasing horses, giving lessons)
- 400 hours dog sitting
- 30 hours cow-sitting one of my friend's dairy cows
- 20 hours from an introductory animal science lab (we toured the equine, sheep, dairy, beef, poultry, and swine farm and performed very basic tasks)
- 45 hours from a course at my university where I was given a pig for the semester (I went to the farm weekly to feed and bathe my pig, clean the pig pens, and train my pig, at the end of the course, we put on a livestock show and showed our animals)
(I plan to volunteer at local zoos, human societies, or rescues for the next few years to diversify my animal experiences before applying
)
Research:
None yet
Employment:
- 700 hours as a waitress at a deli
- 345 hours babysitting
- 50 hours tutoring in high school
Extracurriculars:
- FFA Secretary in high school
- FFA Vice-President in high school
- IHSA Equestrian Team Show Member (550 hours)
- IHSA Equestrian Team Treasurer (430 hours)
- Pre-Vet club member (45 hours)
I plan to take the GRE this summer so that I have plenty of time to re take it if I need to!
Thank you in advance for any feedback!
Cumulative GPA: 3.71
Veterinary Hours:
- 410 hours as a veterinary assistant at a small animal hospital (I plan to work here for one more summer to get more hours- I perform tasks such as blood draws, x rays, surgical prep, watching surgeries, running fecal floats, heart worm tests, administering vaccines, and assisting the doctors during exams- it is great hands- on experience!)
Animal Hours:
- 3,000 equine hours (taking lessons, riding on my university's IHSA team, leasing horses, giving lessons)
- 400 hours dog sitting
- 30 hours cow-sitting one of my friend's dairy cows
- 20 hours from an introductory animal science lab (we toured the equine, sheep, dairy, beef, poultry, and swine farm and performed very basic tasks)
- 45 hours from a course at my university where I was given a pig for the semester (I went to the farm weekly to feed and bathe my pig, clean the pig pens, and train my pig, at the end of the course, we put on a livestock show and showed our animals)
(I plan to volunteer at local zoos, human societies, or rescues for the next few years to diversify my animal experiences before applying
)Research:
None yet
Employment:
- 700 hours as a waitress at a deli
- 345 hours babysitting
- 50 hours tutoring in high school
Extracurriculars:
- FFA Secretary in high school
- FFA Vice-President in high school
- IHSA Equestrian Team Show Member (550 hours)
- IHSA Equestrian Team Treasurer (430 hours)
- Pre-Vet club member (45 hours)
I plan to take the GRE this summer so that I have plenty of time to re take it if I need to!
Thank you in advance for any feedback!
