WAMC c/o 2026

[orangecats>]

---

Members don't see this ad.

Subforum: What are my Chances? WAMC Veterinary

Hi! I’m a 23 year old female from CT and am applying for the first time this cycle! I graduated with my undergrad early, finishing in December of 2019, so I am anxious to get started on my veterinary journey. I’ve been told that applying to more schools can be better so I am considering Tufts, University of Florida, Iowa state, Ohio state, Ross university, university of Tennessee, Virginia-Maryland and possibly more? Any advice appreciated! I’m undecided as of now exactly what I would like to do in the veterinary field- possible sa, maybe something more in research but I don’t have the experience to back that up.

Cumulative GPA: 3.64

science GPA: 3.50

last 45: 3.65



Any degrees achieved: B.S. in health sciences minor in biology



GRE results: Q/V/W

154/158/5



Veterinary Experience:

• SA shadowing in 2 doctor practice (including surgery and appointments)-50 hrs
• Vet tech assistant in 8 doctor practice (5 sa vets including exotic, 3 la vets) I work with the sa vets (filling/giving meds, drawing up vaccines, trimming nails, restraining for exams, preparing surgery kits, communicating with clients and doctors [no clients in the building since covid], x-rays, blood draws etc.) - currently 130 hours will be higher when submitting
• shadowed LA vets (surgeries and appointments) currently around 10 hours but should be higher when I submit- unsure what the exact will be

Animal Experience:

• kennel technician/assistant manager (at the 8 doctor multi practice where I am a vet tech) - 672 hours (will be higher when submitted)
• Dog walking/pet sitting (included dogs/cats/birds)- 720 hours
• assistant cat groomer (restrained cats, bathed cats, trimmed nails, communicated with clients etc)- 480 hours
• Lab animal technician (I monitored rats in research- weighed them, recorded changes, fed/watered, cleaned cages etc.)- 120 hours
• Volunteer at cat shelter (socialized cats and evaluated readiness for adoption)- 36 hours

Research Experience:

None 😕



Awards/scholarships:

High school:

• National Honors Society (should honor societies be here or extracurricular?)
• National Latin Honors Society
• The Connecticut Association of Schools CIAC 2016 Scholar Athlete Award for my town
• Excellence in Latin Award

College:

• Merit scholarship
• presidents list (1 semester)
• Deans list (4 semesters)
• Alpha Eta Honors Society (allied health professional society only top 20% of class is invited)
• Graduated cum laude

Extracurriculars:

• high school cross country captain
• high school indoor track and field captain
• High school: Special olympics, top soccer, and unified sports
• asl club (normal member)
• Handprints for sunshine (normal member)
• Other interests: Running/exercise, reading, hiking, trivia

Employment:

• Certified nursing assistant, working in a nursing home (dispense meds, assist activities of daily living, take vital signs, communicate with a team of other cnas/nurses/doctors, operate lifting equipment etc)- 625 hours
• Worked primary polls during the 2016 election - 15 hours
• Babysitting

Summarize any concerns you have:

I’m really anxious that I don’t have enough experience hours to be a competitive candidate. Should I attempt to pull back on my hours in the kennel at my vet and instead spend more time as a tech assistant/shadowing? I still am with the techs and doctors while working in the kennel but not as consistently or getting the same experience as when I’m working as a tech. I was originally hired in the kennel so I’d feel bad to leave them in the lurch (although my future career is more important to me). My main concern is will it be worth applying this round? I see other posts like this and feel like I’m lacking and the self doubt is setting in. I know my hours aren’t super high but I’m positive this is what I want to do with my life and I really want to get accepted. Also does when you send in your application impact your likeliness to be accepted? I want to get as many experience hours as possible but don’t want to risk sending my application too late. Thank you so much for any wisdom and advice!

 

[nicole98]

Personally, I would recommend switching to more hours that allow you to count them as veterinary experience hours. I am also struggling with low hours mainly because I have not been able to find the right opportunity yet. As for the timing of submitting your application, submitting it in June does not give you any advantage over submitting it in August. However, I have had the importance of not waiting to submit it too late stressed to me again and again because you never know what technical difficulties might arise. Most of what I have heard is to give yourself at least two weeks before the deadline (if not earlier) because that gives you time to contact any individuals/organizations for missing paperwork. Overall though your application looks great to me! Best of luck!