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[simplawakening]

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Hello ima junior in highschool and i am deeply interested in becoming a vet. I was wondering if anyone on the forum can answer a couple of my questions.
1. How much in percentages is math, science and technology used?
2. How many years of school do i attend?
3. what do i need in order to be licensed
4. About how mcuh are the earnings per year?

It would be really great if someone could answer these questions please

 

[Beauty2597]

Hi,
I can try to answer some of your questions by telling you what I did. When I was in high school I took 4 years of science and math (all biology, chemistry, physics earth science etc). I must stress that you should like science alot if you want to become a vet LOL. I had around a 3.9 GPA which lead me to the University of Maryland, where I am currently finishing my Animal Science degree. Here you take loads of science and a couple semesters of math so I would say they are important. You need to really like science in order to go to vet school. As for math, Im not sure how much you will use it after college. Vet school itself is 4 years. I will be starting in the fall so I am not sure how much you earn when you get out- I think it depends what field of vet med you go into and where you go.

Hope this helps.

Beauty

 

[bern]

The AVMA has a website that addresses many of the questions you have - here's a link: http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/aboutvets/becomingvet.asp

Probably the best way to find out what being a vet is all about would be to volunteer at a veterinary clinic. Not only will this help you figure out if it's right for you, but it is something you will be able to put on your application if you do apply to vet school later on.

 

[MicheleVet]

I'm a 4th year veterinary student and I used math, science and technology all day every day...I'm not doing calculus everyday, nor am I calculating torque and trajectories, but I do need an understanding of those things.

after high school, 4 years of college, 4 years of veterinary school (+/- internship year) (+/- 3-4 years of residency to specialize)

In order to be licensed, you need to complete an accredited veterinary program (ie vet school), pass the national exam (NAVLE), and pass a state exam (differs greatly by state). Then you can practice vetmed. You need separate licensing to dispense controlled drugs (ie morphine, ketamine) and you need separate licensing to own a hospital/clinic, work out of a mobile unit, etc.

Right now, new graduates can expect to earn about $50,000 per year...give or take $10,000 based on location etc. Postinternship new grads usually earn a little more, as salaries are usually based on experience. During internship year, salary is around $20,000 per year. Resident salaries are a little higher, around $30,000 per year. Specialist salaries vary greatly depending on the specialty chosen and the local market (usually more than $100,000 though).

The cost of attending veterinary school is around $40,000-50,000 (but does vary greatly, especially in-state vs out-of-state)...Ross and St Georges are considerably more expensive.

Hope this helps!

Michele

 

[caribvet2b]

actually ross is not considerably more expensive....it's pretty much the same

 

[MicheleVet]

Caribvet: you're right. Tuition is about the same. I was referring to the costs of actually moving to and living on the islands...sorry. I wasn't clear. 😳

 

[caribvet2b]

no problem, i just didn't want anyone to choose not to come here because of the cost of school......and as far as living expense, it's not cheap here, but i'm from NJ and the cost of living here is very similar to what i would find in NJ. there is no student housing as of yet (although that's supposed to be completed next year, not sure how much that will run) so we just have to find an apartment on the island. some places are really cheap, some are not, but like i said, it's comparable to NJ living prices.