Professional?

I think it is quite rare for vet schools to accept students without a bachelor's degree. You have to have done quite well in your required courses (we're talking 3.5 or better) and have had an extended number of hours working with animals in some degree (be it volunteered at shelter, worked in a vet's office). I have seen where they've taken older students without much animal experience, but these people have done other things that make them stand out.

Vet school is four years. You can go on to do residencies and specialize in one area of medicine. It is quite intense but if you want to do it, you find a way. Good luck with your choices!

I guess I was wrong about the length of time it takes to become a vet, but you do not need an undergraduate degree in order to enter a veterinary science program. I believe you only need 60 credit hours, which is two years.

Actually classes may help Sassy's behavioral issues, after all thats part of the reason there are classes. Even the very basic classes offer some training on isuues other than just sit, stay, down etc... They help with potty training, behavioral issues, social issues, etc...

I think it would be very benneficial for Sassy & for you & your family.

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Originally Posted by Maltese_Love

Being a vet isn't for me. It's when you have to put a pet down. So I wouldn't be able to handle it probably. :(

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I had the same hang up but I've wanted to be a vet since I was literally 4 years old, every single year, every single time somebody asked me. Up till I was 16 and took more interest in forensic pathology but how would I handle the baby cases then? I can't, It would kill me it really would. In the end I'd rather surround myself with the recovery stories, which arent possible with FP, and just deal with the PTS cases if or when they ever come in. Since we live in a small town I doubt itll be so often.

anyway! either medical feild it doesnt matter I'm pretty much hopeless anyway lol since 7 close family members are paramedics, nurses, techs, and dentists, you really don't get to chose anything else!