Q. My dog is in need of a Veterinarian and I am not rich.
A. Hi there!
If your dog is in need of veterinary care, most veterinarians can provide a payment plan or are enrolled in http://www.carecredit.com/ which is a service of credit with no interest for the first year, depending on the cost of the care provided.
Of course your dog's care is the most important thing to you, and your veterinarian will discuss the cost of this care prior to the service, and also should list alternatives based on your ability to pay. I have found that most good vets will work with clients so their dogs can be taken care of, which is why they are in practice!
The quality of that care is most important as well. Even if a veterinarian charges a huge fee it does not necessarily mean that the care is up to par. Be careful in chosing a vet. Here is an article I found in my search that discusses the important things in finding the best veterinarian.
http://dogtime.com/finding-vet-hsus.html
You can also check out this link to find a local veterinary hospital in your area.
http://localsearch.live.com/localsearch/default.aspx?what=veterinarians&where=Pittsburgh%2c+PA&s_cid=ansPhBkYp01
I do hope that you find that excellent veterinarian and good luck with your dog! Hope this is of help to you.
Jo O
If your dog is in need of veterinary care, most veterinarians can provide a payment plan or are enrolled in http://www.carecredit.com/ which is a service of credit with no interest for the first year, depending on the cost of the care provided.
Of course your dog's care is the most important thing to you, and your veterinarian will discuss the cost of this care prior to the service, and also should list alternatives based on your ability to pay. I have found that most good vets will work with clients so their dogs can be taken care of, which is why they are in practice!
The quality of that care is most important as well. Even if a veterinarian charges a huge fee it does not necessarily mean that the care is up to par. Be careful in chosing a vet. Here is an article I found in my search that discusses the important things in finding the best veterinarian.
http://dogtime.com/finding-vet-hsus.html
You can also check out this link to find a local veterinary hospital in your area.
http://localsearch.live.com/localsearch/default.aspx?what=veterinarians&where=Pittsburgh%2c+PA&s_cid=ansPhBkYp01
I do hope that you find that excellent veterinarian and good luck with your dog! Hope this is of help to you.
Jo O
What is the salary and college time for becoming a veterinarian?
Q. Hey everyone! i am very interested in becomes a veterinarian, can somebody please tell me, How many years of schooling does it take to become a vet? And also, their average salary? if you could also tell me the salary and schooling of being a vet technician that would be great too. :) thank you!
A. After you earn your bachelor's degree you are looking at 4 years to become a veterinarian. There are only 27 colleges that you can attend to become a veterinarian and they are harder to get into than medical school. You will also need about 1000 or more hours working with animals. That could be working in a shelter, for a vet., or a zoo before you apply for vet. school. National average for a vet. is $85,000/year.
Associate's degree programs are the most popular training path for veterinary technicians. The two-year program typically covers courses in veterinary technology, Veterinary office management, animal anatomy and physiology, and animal parasitology. Some courses are taught using live animals in clinical settings. National average for a vet. tech. is $30,000/year.
Associate's degree programs are the most popular training path for veterinary technicians. The two-year program typically covers courses in veterinary technology, Veterinary office management, animal anatomy and physiology, and animal parasitology. Some courses are taught using live animals in clinical settings. National average for a vet. tech. is $30,000/year.
What kind of associates degree would help me to become a vet tech or a veterinarian?
Q. I'm currently living overseas and their are no veterinarians here. I'd like to start my degree to become a vet tech (or maybe even a veterinarian) right now, but with no veterinarians here, I don't think any school will give the degree without working under a veterinarian. I don't want to waste a year not going to school. What kind of associates degree or even certificates would help me get a jump start?
A. You are correct that most schools are not going to allow you to earn a degree in veterinary technology without working under a licensed veterinarian. If you are looking at schools based in America, the ones that are worth earning a degree through are accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and require that you have so many hours of hands on work in a veterinary facility and learn to perform a list of required skills under the training of a licensed DVM or credentialed technician.
What you can do is start earning your basic course credits such as english, math and social sciences so that you have the pre-requisites for whatever degree program you decide to attend at a later date.
What you can do is start earning your basic course credits such as english, math and social sciences so that you have the pre-requisites for whatever degree program you decide to attend at a later date.
How hard is it to become a veterinarian in Canada?
Q. Okay, I have a couple questions. I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and I just adore animals. I want to become a small animal veterinarian for dogs, cats, birds pretty much domestic animals.
1) How hard is it? Is competition fierce?
2) What courses do I take in university?
3) Salary for an entry level veterinarian?
4) Do I have to euthanize animals? I don't think I could do that!
5) How to gain experience before university?
6) Any useful tips?
1) How hard is it? Is competition fierce?
2) What courses do I take in university?
3) Salary for an entry level veterinarian?
4) Do I have to euthanize animals? I don't think I could do that!
5) How to gain experience before university?
6) Any useful tips?
A. This link gives a bit of info:
http://www.canadafaq.ca/how+to+become+a+veterinarian+in+canada/
Yes, I would imagine that part of pre-requisite of becoming a veterinarian would require having to euthanize animals. However, if you were to gain some experience at a veterinary clinic, you might find that it is something you could do. If not, then it's good to know ahead of time so you could change your field of study; something still related to animals but not as demanding as a vet. Perhaps visit a few of the clinics and set up a time to interview one or two of the staff to find out if they are willing to help you in your quest...even just talking to a vet would help give you a guideline as to what it entails, and how to 'get your foot in the door'.
btw, I'm in Ottawa as well. Ever been to Carling Animal Hospital? Some of the best vets in the city are there (imo). ;o) Dr. Johnson saved my English lop rabbit's life after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening (and rare) infection, and the staff overall are very friendly and helpful.
http://www.canadafaq.ca/how+to+become+a+veterinarian+in+canada/
Yes, I would imagine that part of pre-requisite of becoming a veterinarian would require having to euthanize animals. However, if you were to gain some experience at a veterinary clinic, you might find that it is something you could do. If not, then it's good to know ahead of time so you could change your field of study; something still related to animals but not as demanding as a vet. Perhaps visit a few of the clinics and set up a time to interview one or two of the staff to find out if they are willing to help you in your quest...even just talking to a vet would help give you a guideline as to what it entails, and how to 'get your foot in the door'.
btw, I'm in Ottawa as well. Ever been to Carling Animal Hospital? Some of the best vets in the city are there (imo). ;o) Dr. Johnson saved my English lop rabbit's life after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening (and rare) infection, and the staff overall are very friendly and helpful.
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