What college classes are necessary to get into a Veterinary School of Medicine?

Q. Also, what would be better a degree in biology or a degree in chemistry? And if there is anyone who has actually been to veterinary school, could you answer this question? Are the gross anatomy classes really awful to get through?

A. I suggest you find a vet school you might want to go to and contact them and ask them what they are looking for. That might help you plan better:-)

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What is the top veterinary hospital/clinic in the world?

Q. I am trying to find out:
a) What the most expensive veterinary practice in the world is
b) What veterinary center pays their vets the highest, in the world
c) Which veterinary center is considered the "best" (best care, etc.) in the world

It could be a center researching cures for animals, a veterinary hospital, avian/aquatic vets, anything like that.

All help appreciated!

A. Hi there... your question is difficult to answer because there are many world renown veterinary hospitals that specialize in particular species. One example is that Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is the leader for feline, canine and equine best medical care, but not necessarily in other animals. However, there are other institutions that are equally as good or even better for each particular/specific species.

Veterinary salary also varies greatly for each country therefore it would be difficult to be specific as to who makes the highest salary worldwide. USA salaries range from $45,000/year up to as high as $85,000/year.

As for the most expensive veterinary practice this is relative to the region people reside. Those individuals who live in metropolitan regions will pay more than those who reside in rural regions or less densely populations respectively.

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Can A Little Person Be A Veterinary Assistant or A Veterinary Technician?

Q. Can a little person (like someone who is like 4 feet) be a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician? What if they can't lift the animals and/or put them on the exam table? Would any animal hospital or animal clinic hire a little person to work as a veterinary assistant or a veterinary technician? Can someone please answer these questions for me? All answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Also, Can someone give me some information about a veterinary receptionist? What exactly do they do? What is the hourly, monthly, and yearly salary for a veterinary receptionist? Thanks again!

A. I honestly don't see why not -- height is something that can be worked around. If you cannot lift the dog up onto the table yourself (often my larger dogs are looked at on the floor so we don't have to mess with it anyway) there is likely someone in the clinic that can help you do that. Taller doesn't always equal stronger; anyone could have trouble lifting up a dog.

Veterinary receptionist's hours would depend on the clinic and what is needed for the position and what the person wants to work -- salary would depend most likely on hours worked. If there's an opening, the best bet is to just call and ask about the position. My guess is that the salary will be minimum wage.

As for duties, they're most likely typical receptionist duties: answering phones, filing paperwork, greeting clients, ringing up the bill, etc.

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What does it take to be a veterinary technician? What should I major in?

Q. I want to be a veterinary technician, and I also want a 4 year degree. I'm confused on what I'd have to do and what the process is to become one. I'm planning to go to a college that offers a bachelors in biomedical sciences. Can I use that to become a veterinary technician along with training as a vet assistant outside of school? Like interning or something? And will I still need a certificate? Ahh, what all do I need?! I'm confused!

A. In most states you are required to have an Associates degree specifically in veterinary technology in order to sit for the licensing/credentialing exams and work as a veterinary technician. A very small number will allow you to sit for the exams with a Bachelors degree in a closely related field, but it is a state-by-state thing so you need to contact the licensing/credentialing board in your state to get an answer to this question that is going to be relevant to you.

Generally though, you must have a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veteirnary technnology college program. These are typically 2-3 year programs but there are just under 20 bachelors degree programs offered in the US. Typically you earn your degree (which will include an internship in a veterinary facility), apply to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam, apply for credentials through the licensing/credentialing group in your state and take the state board exam if your state requires one. Once you have met the requirements of your state you are then credentialed for typically 1 year but in some states you don't have to renew your credentials for 2-3 years. Again, the details vary from state to state so you need to contact the credentialing agency for the state you are in to get an answer that is appropriate for you.

If you don't know who credentials veterinary technicians in your state, contact your state veterinary technician association or veterinary medical licensing board.

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Is "Go see a dentist" a proper response to a dental question?

Q. If someone asks a veterinary question, you'll always get some answerer who says "Go see a vet".

And if someone asks a dental question, you'll always get some answerer who says "Go see a dentist".

Do these people who answer in that way actually think the questioner never thought of that?

A. It is if somebody has a cavity, or their gums are bleeding, or they have an abscess. When it comes to your health, you really shouldn't mess around.

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what impact does veterinary medicine have on the environment?

Q. im doing a project on chemistry in the work place, and i chose veterinary medicine. one of the questions i have to answer in my report is the effect my career has on the environment. any ideas?

A. A lot

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What college classes are necessary to get into a Veterinary School of Medicine?

Q. Also, what would be better a degree in biology or a degree in chemistry? And if there is anyone who has actually been to veterinary school, could you answer this question? Are the gross anatomy classes really awful to get through?

A. I suggest you find a vet school you might want to go to and contact them and ask them what they are looking for. That might help you plan better:-)

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What is the top veterinary hospital/clinic in the world?

Q. I am trying to find out:
a) What the most expensive veterinary practice in the world is
b) What veterinary center pays their vets the highest, in the world
c) Which veterinary center is considered the "best" (best care, etc.) in the world

It could be a center researching cures for animals, a veterinary hospital, avian/aquatic vets, anything like that.

All help appreciated!

A. Hi there... your question is difficult to answer because there are many world renown veterinary hospitals that specialize in particular species. One example is that Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is the leader for feline, canine and equine best medical care, but not necessarily in other animals. However, there are other institutions that are equally as good or even better for each particular/specific species.

Veterinary salary also varies greatly for each country therefore it would be difficult to be specific as to who makes the highest salary worldwide. USA salaries range from $45,000/year up to as high as $85,000/year.

As for the most expensive veterinary practice this is relative to the region people reside. Those individuals who live in metropolitan regions will pay more than those who reside in rural regions or less densely populations respectively.

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Can A Little Person Be A Veterinary Assistant or A Veterinary Technician?

Q. Can a little person (like someone who is like 4 feet) be a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician? What if they can't lift the animals and/or put them on the exam table? Would any animal hospital or animal clinic hire a little person to work as a veterinary assistant or a veterinary technician? Can someone please answer these questions for me? All answers are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Also, Can someone give me some information about a veterinary receptionist? What exactly do they do? What is the hourly, monthly, and yearly salary for a veterinary receptionist? Thanks again!

A. I honestly don't see why not -- height is something that can be worked around. If you cannot lift the dog up onto the table yourself (often my larger dogs are looked at on the floor so we don't have to mess with it anyway) there is likely someone in the clinic that can help you do that. Taller doesn't always equal stronger; anyone could have trouble lifting up a dog.

Veterinary receptionist's hours would depend on the clinic and what is needed for the position and what the person wants to work -- salary would depend most likely on hours worked. If there's an opening, the best bet is to just call and ask about the position. My guess is that the salary will be minimum wage.

As for duties, they're most likely typical receptionist duties: answering phones, filing paperwork, greeting clients, ringing up the bill, etc.

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What does it take to be a veterinary technician? What should I major in?

Q. I want to be a veterinary technician, and I also want a 4 year degree. I'm confused on what I'd have to do and what the process is to become one. I'm planning to go to a college that offers a bachelors in biomedical sciences. Can I use that to become a veterinary technician along with training as a vet assistant outside of school? Like interning or something? And will I still need a certificate? Ahh, what all do I need?! I'm confused!

A. In most states you are required to have an Associates degree specifically in veterinary technology in order to sit for the licensing/credentialing exams and work as a veterinary technician. A very small number will allow you to sit for the exams with a Bachelors degree in a closely related field, but it is a state-by-state thing so you need to contact the licensing/credentialing board in your state to get an answer to this question that is going to be relevant to you.

Generally though, you must have a degree in veterinary technology from an AVMA accredited veteirnary technnology college program. These are typically 2-3 year programs but there are just under 20 bachelors degree programs offered in the US. Typically you earn your degree (which will include an internship in a veterinary facility), apply to take the Veterinary Technician National Exam, apply for credentials through the licensing/credentialing group in your state and take the state board exam if your state requires one. Once you have met the requirements of your state you are then credentialed for typically 1 year but in some states you don't have to renew your credentials for 2-3 years. Again, the details vary from state to state so you need to contact the credentialing agency for the state you are in to get an answer that is appropriate for you.

If you don't know who credentials veterinary technicians in your state, contact your state veterinary technician association or veterinary medical licensing board.

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What do you think of your veterinary hospital?

Q. I work in veterinary medicine as a technician. My specialty is emergency and critical care but I am open to any thoughts - good or not so good - that people have about their visits to a veterinary hospital.
Do you like your vet? Are the techs knowledgeable?
Are you aware of the role veterinary technicians play in the veterinary setting?

Do you feel that your pet receives excellent care for the cost?

Constructive thoughts are welcome please.

Thank-you.

A. I love my regular vet clinic for my dogs and cats. They are super friendly and always smiling. The doctor spends so much time with his patients so you never feel rushed and I have always dealt with the doctor straight up more than any of the other staff.
My exotic vet that I go to for my lizards, rats, and others, is also awesome. I am always there an hour to two hours and we go over all sorts of things and he answers all of my questions. Since I am in there so much with all the different animals we have, they always give me discounts. The doctor did an emergency surgery on a leopard gecko for me that was over $900 and only charged me just over $400. If I know what's wrong with say one of my rats, if they can't get me in for an appointment, they will dose meds I have at home for them or let me pick some up to last me until they can get me in.
My experience with our local emergency vet is so-so I guess. We've been there a few times for one thing or another. When we were the only ones waiting there it still took us almost an hour to be seen. It wasn't super urgent I guess but that is still kinda a long time to wait. In February our sphynx suddenly became paralyzed in the wee hours of the morning and we rushed him in. The doctor was really good and thankfully knew right away what was wrong. That was the worst experience of our life. Our cat had feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and thromboembolism. It is apparently a genetic disease and he had a blood clot that formed in his lower back area. Every time we went to visit they would not let us pet him because he was in an oxygen chamber. They would ask us every time we were there or on the phone to check in on him if we still wanted them to try to revive him if he passed (of course). All of that and no one told us how slim of a chance our boy had. We would talk to them about bringing him home and no one would ever tell us he probably wasn't coming home. They called us 2 days later while he was in cardiac arrest to see if the doctor should continue trying to revive him. After 12 minutes, he was pronounced dead. Not only did we decide to cremate him, but due to miscommunication with the crematory and the vet, they cremated him before we could choose what we wanted. We wanted to do the private and they put him in a group. On top of that, we went to pick up his blanket that he died with and the girl couldn't find it at first. Finally, she located it and as she handed it to me, she said it was in a cage with another dog who had been laying on it. It was the worst experience of my life. I hope I don't have to go there again.

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What all can you do having your Doctorate In Veterinary Medicine?

Q. I am going to college to become a veterinary pathologist, i was just wondering the degree i am working toward is my D.V.M. What all can i do with a doctorate in veterinary medicine?

A. You can do a LOT with a DVM degree.

You can always go into general practice and work as a primary vet seeing people's pets. Or you can choose to become a specialist (like a pathologist). This requires additional training though after your DVM. You could also work in a zoo or aquarium or in a wildlife rehab center, but these jobs also require additional training and are extremely competitive.

You can go into research and work at a university. You can actually get your PhD in addition to your DVM and do first hand research. Or you can become a lab animal veterinarian where you would oversee the healthcare and needs of those animals used in research (mostly rodents).
You can work as a veterinary rep for a drug or food company. Any company that sells products for veterinarians (pfizer, bayer, novartis, purina, etc) has vets on staff to answer questions about the product's efficacy, uses, side effects, etc). They also travel around to universities and clinics and talk to the vets and students about new products or improvements to existing ones.

You can also work for the government in a variety of ways. Many federal agencies hire vets to work in public health and food safety capacities. The army also employs veterinarians. They typically work on large army or air force bases and are responsible for the service dogs on base as well as any pets for military families. Overseas these doctors would play a role in food safety and public health in foreign herds.

If you like law at all, you can work on the regulatory side of things for the AVMA. You can help play a role in AVMA policies and state and federal laws.

Basically, there are vets out there doing a wide variety of things. NASA has accepted veterinarians into the space program. Some write books, appear on animal planet, write columns for local or national newspapers and magazines. Your DVM degree opens a lot of doors for you. If you are thinking of getting a PhD or master's, completion of your DVM makes admission to those programs a piece of cake and often times you can do them in conjunction with your DVM.

Don't worry, in the 4 years of vet school you will have many many many people talk to you about all the different doors a DVM degree can open.

Good luck.

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What are the responsibilities of a veterinary technician?

Q. I am thinking of going to school to be a veterinary technician. I am looking for any certified vet techs out there to give me some feedback on what the course work is like, what responsibilities you have once you are in the work environment, and what the average salary is. Thank you!

A. Most states in the US require that you have a 2-year degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited veterinary technology degree program. You can find a list of these programs through the AVMA website http://www.avma.org/education/cvea/vette�
Courses covered include veterinary anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, diagnostic modalities such as radiology and ultrasonography, animal care in a hospital setting, nursing care, surgical assisting, laboratory procedures, medical terminology, etc

The daily workload can vary greatly depending on the type of practice you work in and the area of the country you are in. Most often the workload will be variable in any practice--some days will be like a wild rollercoaster ride while others are so boring and slow that you have a hard time staying awake.

A very general list of things that a veterinary technician would do would include collecting patient histories, collect biological samples (blood, urine, feces, etc), running diagnostic tests, monitoring and medicating hospitalized animals, assisting in surgery, administering and monitoring anesthesia, performing dental cleanings, providing treatment for outpatients as prescribed by the attending veterinarian, filling prescriptions, answering client questions on preventative medicine, disease processes, medications, etc, maintaining inventory, caring for surgical and medical equipment such as anesthesia machines, taking radiographs, entering medical records, etc.

Pay and benefits generally are low and make it hard to get by. You have to really pick and choose your jobs in order to make a comfortable living. I was single and working as a "well-paid veterinary technician" for many years and still had a hard time just making ends meet. Licensed veterinary technicians average about $17 per hour, but you have to take into account the cost of living in the states where technicians are licensed. In states where licensure is not practiced the pay even for credentialed technicians is lower than that.

I enjoy my job, but I don't just recommend it to everyone. It takes a certain type of personality to really do well and enjoy the profession. I always recommend that anyone interested in veterinary technology take a job or volunteer at a veterinary facility and really see what the work (and workload) is like. It is a stressful job and the daily load can vary from looking for something to stay busy to running yourself silly for 2 hours past the time you were supposed to get off.

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What are some things I should know about working in a veterinary hospital?

Q. So I am starting my first (real) job at a a veterinary hospital as a veterinary assistant. I have always and still do want to become a vet and since I was 5 I've been asking our vet if I could work there. Well, I'm finally old enough and was recently hire as a state-of-the-art animal hospital. It seems really promising and I've worked with animals for years but mostly on farms. Are there any little tib bits I should know about that may help me out my first day (week, month)on the job? Or anything that isn't so obvious but I should be aware about when working there? I really can't screw up working here and I want to do the best I can because I know this will be one of the best things I could put on my college application come next fall when I apply to vet school in the UK. So any extra little tips or thing you guys could let me in on I would more than appreciated it! Thanks all!
I'd especailly love to hear from vets or other people who worked or have worked in a vet's office! ^^

A. Hi. I'm not 100% sure how to answer your question given that it's so broad, but I'll give it a go. I was a veterinary nurse for a time, and am now only a couple of months off qualifying as a veterinarian.

Things will come to you as you spend more time in and around the clinic and get to know where everything is and how the clinic runs, and nobody will expect you to know heaps straight up.

Make yourself useful- offer to wipe down the consult table & tidy the consult room for the vet after they've seen an animal. Get one of the experienced nurses to show you how to restrain animals properly so that you can help the vets more easily. It would also be a good idea would be to brush up on the clinic's protocols for basic health care- vaccination, worming, etc., so that you can easily give this information to clients.

Other than that...just like any other job, work on your people skills & communication- it's a huge part of being a vet and a lot of prospective vet students seem not to realise that.

I hope that helps, and please feel free to email me if you've any more specific questions.

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What would you expect from a veterinary visit?

Q. If you had to take your pet to the veterinarian, what would you consider to be exceptional customer service? What would you expect (beyond medical compitance)? Now what if you had to take your pet to an emergency veterinary clinic, what would you expect as a client (again, beyond medical expertise)? What would you like to see regarding outstanding customer service in these instances?

A. I would want to be treated respectfully. If I were to ask a question I would expect an answer. And have them put into a term that I could understand.
I would also want the staff there to recognize me and be pleasant. I would want them to remember me and my pet. I would want the staff to "really" love animals and show it. I would also want them to appreciate my business.

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What is the difference between an Animal Scientist and a Veterinary Technician?

Q. What is a animal scientist?
What does an animal scientist do?
What does a veterinary technician do that an animal scientist doesn't do?
Can u work as a veterinary technician with a animal science degree?
Can u open up a "veterinary clinic(a clinic)" with a animal science degree?

Please answer all of my questions if possible with detail.

If u have any more information about animal science and veterinary technology please feel free to let me know.

Thank you in advance for answering my questions.

A. Answers for questions 1 and 2: An animal scientist is anyone who studies a type or types of animals. It is a very wide, open field that can cover everything from genetics to ecology to behavior and it covers any animal that the scientist wishes to study. Usually an animal scientist will focus on a certain group of animals and a certain topic within that field.

Answers for questions 3 and 4: A veterinary technician is specifically trained to assist a veterinarian in the care and treatment of animals. A veterinary technician focuses more on the care of many types of animals rather that just one or two. That being said, vet techs and animal scientists overlap. Yes, you can be a vet tech with a degree in animal science, however, there is a specific two to four year certification that veterinarians often prefer that their staff have and you can have both a degree in animal science and certification to be a vet tech.
Lastly NO you may not start a vet clinic unless you are a fully certified veterinarian in the state in which you reside. That means that you completed high school, went to college, got AT LEAST a bachelor's degree in something (usually a science) and then went through 4 to 6 years of vet school before appearing before a state board to obtain a license to practice and use pharmaceuticals.

Feel free to toss me an email @ faithbyrd@hotmail.com and I can answer any more specific questions you may have.
Hope this helped!

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