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.
what category of veterinarian do these animals fall under?
Q. I'm 16 and I would love to become a veterinarian when I get older, but I'm looking more towards the house pets. I was just wondering do reptiles and spiders and other little critters like that fall under that category too? Also is there anyway that I could get a better chance of becoming a vet?
Thanks for all your answers!
Thanks for all your answers!
A. A veterinarian can choose what species of animals they want to work with. Some only work with cats, some only with exotics (birds and reptiles). I am a vet tech and I used to work with a vet that specialized in fish. That was a cool experience.
You will have to work with a variety of animals in vet school. You will have to work with livestock, so horses, pigs, cows, and with small animals like hamsters and rats and birds. You may even work with some zoo animals depending where you go. Spiders and scorpions are still so out of the main stream you probably wont have to work much with them.
If you are serious about being a vet you should take every science class you can get in high school. Math will be important too. There is a lot of math involved in figuring out dosages for prescribing medications. Volunteering at an animal shelter, zoo or other non profit animal care organization can help you make contacts in the vet community and get you some hands on experience that will help when you go to vet school.
Good luck to you.
You will have to work with a variety of animals in vet school. You will have to work with livestock, so horses, pigs, cows, and with small animals like hamsters and rats and birds. You may even work with some zoo animals depending where you go. Spiders and scorpions are still so out of the main stream you probably wont have to work much with them.
If you are serious about being a vet you should take every science class you can get in high school. Math will be important too. There is a lot of math involved in figuring out dosages for prescribing medications. Volunteering at an animal shelter, zoo or other non profit animal care organization can help you make contacts in the vet community and get you some hands on experience that will help when you go to vet school.
Good luck to you.
What does it take to become a veterinarian who only does wellness visits?
Q. I am graduating with a BA in English and would like to become a veterinarian but am only interested in wellness visits. My vet told me I could do this, does this take the overall time off of college?
A. You still have to be a veterinarian no matter what your office hours are!
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