Do you want to be a vet?

[petlover]

I was just wandering. This is a stupid question. I know that being HERE I will probably not get a no on this pole. Just wandering. My first word was vet. That has been what I have been wanting to be ever since I learned what one was.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Yes I do. I currently attend a high school that is a Veterinarian/Enviromental school. I will be taking a "Pre Vet" course in my senior year, and after I graduate I plan to attend U.C. Davis.

[RubyMutt]

No, but I highly respect them for what they do

I'll be attending a business school in a couple months.

[Tonya]

No because I wouldn't be able to stand seeing animals in pain. -Especially neglet and abuse cases. It'd be a depressing job for me. If I won the lotto tomorrow, I'd buy some property and open a huge dog rescue.

[binka_nugget]

I did before but I'm squirmish around blood. I would NOT be able to operate or even give vaccinations. I could not stand the idea of having to put an animal to sleep.

My current goal does revolve around dogs though. I want to become professional dog trainer (and hopefully, run some sort of independant rescue on the side).

[Kater]

Yes, I would.

I'm currently a Zoology and Chinese major at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

I'd like to attend Western University of Health Sciences Vet. School, (reverence for life policy, YEAH BABY!) Tufts University Vet. School, Colorado State University Vet. School, UC-Davis Vet. School or maybe Murdoch University Vet. School in Australia.

I would like to eventually practice complementary medicine in a private, small animal practice. I’d like to also expand my specialization to include things like alpacas, horses, birds, small animals and exotics but I don’t know if that will happen. That’s a heck of a lot of school! I just know that I want to work with “pets” only and never any “industry” animals/racing horses/racing greyhounds, etc. In my mind animals are not ours to be used for food, clothing, entertainment, or experimentation. There is probably nothing I hate more than a factory farm!

By complementary medicine I mean taking the best from alternative and conventional systems of medicine. Conventional medicine has developed amazing surgical techniques, which can solve problems that alternative medicine could never touch. However, I agree with veterinarian Joanne Stefanatos who has said “There is nothing in conventional medicine today that treats chronic degenerative conditions as successfully as holistic therapies.” I've felt immense frustration with Conventional medicine throughout my life because on many occasions I feel it only addresses symptoms with short-term solutions and doesn't take “big picture” into account. This is why I would like to see it combined with the less invasive alternative solutions!

Growing up in Hawai'i exposed me to a lot of Asian culture and tradition. I have studied Chinese language since the 7th grade and am currently enrolled in Chinese 201 here at UW-Madison. I would love to go to China and learn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture from a school there!

The prospect of getting into veterinary school really scares me. Half the time I don't feel like I'll ever get there....but I know I'll be a good vet and that is what inspires me. I've looked into other animal related careers ....including Wildlife Management ...but they don't appeal to me as much as working one on one with pet people and companion animals.

These upper level science courses are kicking my butt though! Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Oh My!

[RubyMutt]

Originally posted by Tonya
No because I wouldn't be able to stand seeing animals in pain. -Especially neglet and abuse cases. It'd be a depressing job for me.

That's the exact reason I couldn't do it

[Kfamr]

I used to. I think alot of little girls go through the
"I want to be a Vet" stage. Some persue it, some don't.
I know I oculdn't because I don't think I could put an animal to sleep - or watch them in pain.

[EssTer]

I think no... I respect vet job, because they help animals and often they save lifes.... But I couldn´t you know to send to sleep very sick animals.....

[Desert Arabian]

Yep. I am planning on becomming an equine vet, and working strictly with horses. That is only if I do not go with my first carrer choice: owning my own dog boarding kennel.

[wolfsoul]

It would be interesting, but no. There are only 2 vet schools in Canada, and neither of them are in my province. You need to have straight A's in your high school years to get in because there is such high demand. I don't like the length of the course. And it costs so much money to get in. Those are my reasons.

I'd like to own an animal shelter.

[Amber]

I did, but not anymore. I know want to become a animal cop. Because the animal cop shows on Animal Planet inspired me. And I love saving animals and giving them a better life. and I would also want to own a no-kill animal shelter for all kinds.

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by Kfamr
I used to. I think alot of little girls go through the
"I want to be a Vet" stage. Some persue it, some don't.
I know I oculdn't because I don't think I could put an animal to sleep - or watch them in pain.

Sometimes that's the most gratifying part, is to euthanize an animal. I have PTS hundreds of pets, yes hundreds, and some of them are very heartbreaking but others are meant to go. It's a great feeling when you can ease the pain of an animal and let them go, know when it's their time, instead of being selfish and keeping them here in pain and agony.


I have seen several abuse cases, and it was my job to console these pets, to make sure their last time spent on earth was laying in gentle arms, and to feel love, even for one second. The look of thanks that they give you sends chills down your spine, they know you love them enough to end their suffering and for that they thank you deeply.

I just know that I want to work with “pets” only and never any “industry” animals/racing horses/racing greyhounds, etc. In my mind animals are not ours to be used for food, clothing, entertainment, or experimentation. There is probably nothing I hate more than a factory farm!

Are you a vegan? Do you go to the circus, or zoo, or aquarium? Why are you being prejudice over the animals? It's not their fault they are in those situations. Would you really turn them away if one should need your help? What about rescued greyhounds? Are you saying that animals bred for food deserve less? Why not help those animals and try to make their lives better, instead of turning them away? Do you wear leather, use glue etc?

The fact remains that humans are omnivores, we eat both plant and MEAT. That is never going to change.

[popcornbird]

I *used to* want to be an avian vet when I was younger, but I've changed my mind. I really don't think I could handle it.

[Kater]

Originally posted by luckies4me
Are you a vegan? Do you go to the circus, or zoo, or aquarium? Why are you being prejudice over the animals? It's not their fault they are in those situations. Would you really turn them away if one should need your help? What about rescued greyhounds? Are you saying that animals bred for food deserve less? Why not help those animals and try to make their lives better, instead of turning them away? Do you wear leather, use glue etc?

Woah, woah, woah--- I think you missed my point. My point is that I do not want to support these industries in any way, and it is my choice not to work for them. I currently do not support the industries that breed animals for food so why would I do so with my work? This is similar to "rescuing" puppies from pet stores--- the greater good is if you don't support the industry of puppy mills! I feel horribly for the animals that live and die in these wretched conditions and am doing all I can through animal rights work to make the public aware of what is going on behind the scenes.

Rescued animals??? Of course I would help these animals--- that situation would not involve supporting the industry and perpetuating their cruelty!

Many times vets who work for industries choose that line of work because it is especially lucrative and without question they pump racing horses full of painkillers (even though they are running with horrible injuries) and pump dairy cows full of antibiotics.

Yes, I'm vegan. No, I do not go to circuses (shudder), aquariums or zoos. No, I do not wear leather and I don't use glue containing animal products.