Hello, im Mary and I’m new to the platform and was wondering what you guys might think. I’m debating on if I should apply this cycle or not. I moved to Wisconsin from Florida after grad because I really wanted a break. I’ve interned at a small animal hospital in high school (2017) but it was for an ACE internship program but it was mostly kennel work but I got to shadow a vet perform a ear hematoma surgery which is what inspired me and I got volunteer credit. I volunteered at a tiger sanctuary as well I believe in 2019 (don’t quote me on that year), which was mostly husbandry related. I got my bachelors in Microbiology and cell science from UF in 2023 and graduated with a 3.0 gpa (not sure how to calculate my science gpa) so I’m not sure if I could even get in or what I can do to bring my gpa up without having to take a 2 year masters program. After grad I did scientific research as a lab manager for my university at there dental school studying p. Gingivalis and also did an internship over the summer with the Microbiology dept., for research as well. I’ve been feeling very discouraged lately and don’t know what I can do to make my application stronger and I’ve made connections with people with different backgrounds such as dental, and none with vet-med and idk if I should take that as a sign to persue dental med instead. Moving to WI, I worked at a small vet clinic for 3ish months gaining about 560 vet experience hours as a vet assistant as well. I would really appreciate feedback. I’m feeling discouraged also because this would be my 2nd year gap year I guess and I just turned 26, I feel old and unmotivated atm from this “stuck” feeling. Thank you all so much.
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For your sake, it would be a good idea to get more vet experience to make sure this is a field you want to work in. Even if you have a full time job in another field, find a clinic to volunteer at on Saturdays. ER clinics might have more flexible hours for shadowing. You will also need to develop relationships with vets that would be able to write you string letters of recommendation.
In terms of the academic portion of your application, it's on you to match up your credits with the required courses for any school you are interested in. Each school has their own policies in terms of grade replacement versus grade averaging, what courses count towards science gpa, etc.
From a quick scan of UF's website, they recommend that science, last 45 and cumulative gpa's be over 3.0. They recommend that you have both small and large animal vet hours. Your research hours and probably your current job are a bonus for hours in research.
The application process can be very overwhelming. Try to organize all of your information and post in the traditional WAMC format to get more specific advice here. Hopefully you will find it not as overwhelming once you get a better feel for what areas need work.
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In terms of the academic portion of your application, it's on you to match up your credits with the required courses for any school you are interested in. Each school has their own policies in terms of grade replacement versus grade averaging, what courses count towards science gpa, etc.
From a quick scan of UF's website, they recommend that science, last 45 and cumulative gpa's be over 3.0. They recommend that you have both small and large animal vet hours. Your research hours and probably your current job are a bonus for hours in research.
The application process can be very overwhelming. Try to organize all of your information and post in the traditional WAMC format to get more specific advice here. Hopefully you will find it not as overwhelming once you get a better feel for what areas need work.
Admissions Criteria » Veterinary Education » College of Veterinary Medicine » University of Florida
Recommended Academic Criteria Veterinary Experience The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UFCVM) does not have a minimum requirement for veterinary experience. Veterinary experience should reflect a wide range of responsibilities and quality of experiences rather than...
Courses Required » Veterinary Education » College of Veterinary Medicine » University of Florida
Applicants must complete a series of undergraduate prerequisite courses. They include courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Statistics. We strongly recommend having no more than three prerequisite courses missing prior to the VMCAS application deadline in September. Introductory...
Sorry I’m new… I’m still trying to figure out how to navigate. Thank you though!
Thank you! I’m trying to go to the university of Wisconsin just because my boyfriend got relocated here plus I am just tired of Florida at the moment since I grew up there my whole life and my wily still lives there.For your sake, it would be a good idea to get more vet experience to make sure this is a field you want to work in. Even if you have a full time job in another field, find a clinic to volunteer at on Saturdays. ER clinics might have more flexible hours for shadowing. You will also need to develop relationships with vets that would be able to write you string letters of recommendation.
In terms of the academic portion of your application, it's on you to match up your credits with the required courses for any school you are interested in. Each school has their own policies in terms of grade replacement versus grade averaging, what courses count towards science gpa, etc.
From a quick scan of UF's website, they recommend that science, last 45 and cumulative gpa's be over 3.0. They recommend that you have both small and large animal vet hours. Your research hours and probably your current job are a bonus for hours in research.
The application process can be very overwhelming. Try to organize all of your information and post in the traditional WAMC format to get more specific advice here. Hopefully you will find it not as overwhelming once you get a better feel for what areas need work.
Admissions Criteria » Veterinary Education » College of Veterinary Medicine » University of Florida
Recommended Academic Criteria Veterinary Experience The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UFCVM) does not have a minimum requirement for veterinary experience. Veterinary experience should reflect a wide range of responsibilities and quality of experiences rather than...
Courses Required » Veterinary Education » College of Veterinary Medicine » University of Florida
Applicants must complete a series of undergraduate prerequisite courses. They include courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Statistics. We strongly recommend having no more than three prerequisite courses missing prior to the VMCAS application deadline in September. Introductory...
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It’s been really hard to find a ER vet I can shadow and the clinics I’ve called say u can shadow during the week not on Fridays in the mornings…For your sake, it would be a good idea to get more vet experience to make sure this is a field you want to work in. Even if you have a full time job in another field, find a clinic to volunteer at on Saturdays. ER clinics might have more flexible hours for shadowing. You will also need to develop relationships with vets that would be able to write you string letters of recommendation.
In terms of the academic portion of your application, it's on you to match up your credits with the required courses for any school you are interested in. Each school has their own policies in terms of grade replacement versus grade averaging, what courses count towards science gpa, etc.
From a quick scan of UF's website, they recommend that science, last 45 and cumulative gpa's be over 3.0. They recommend that you have both small and large animal vet hours. Your research hours and probably your current job are a bonus for hours in research.
The application process can be very overwhelming. Try to organize all of your information and post in the traditional WAMC format to get more specific advice here. Hopefully you will find it not as overwhelming once you get a better feel for what areas need work.
Admissions Criteria » Veterinary Education » College of Veterinary Medicine » University of Florida
Recommended Academic Criteria Veterinary Experience The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (UFCVM) does not have a minimum requirement for veterinary experience. Veterinary experience should reflect a wide range of responsibilities and quality of experiences rather than...
Courses Required » Veterinary Education » College of Veterinary Medicine » University of Florida
Applicants must complete a series of undergraduate prerequisite courses. They include courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Statistics. We strongly recommend having no more than three prerequisite courses missing prior to the VMCAS application deadline in September. Introductory...
