Give yourself the best chance of being admitted We're sure you've already heard how competitive it is to get into veterinary school. Grades Duh, you say. Of course you have to have good grades to be competitive.
Although a 4. Why are grades important? They can indicate your intelligence, your study habits, and your dedication and drive to succeed. Those are all qualities veterinary schools are looking for when they evaluate applicants. When a school sees an "A," they think you studied hard, did well, and learned.
You could have a 4. Make sure you know your prospective schools' requirements when you plan your undergraduate classes. Fortunately, most schools have similar requirements. For more information and links to U. You don't have to be a pre-vet major to get into vet school — you just need to get the prerequisite coursework completed and do well.
We've seen vet students whose undergraduate majors were math, engineering, English, and many others. Once you're in vet school, the playing field is equal. It's important to enjoy your undergrad studies by picking a major that you are passionate about—not simply the "best one" for getting into vet school. If you've been in 4-H, FFA or a similar group, that's great experience that should go on your veterinary school admission form. Similarly, working with animals in any way can be of value.
For example, volunteering at shelters or rescues can provide animal handling experience that will help make you a better candidate. Leadership experience, such as holding an office in student government or other groups, is a big plus. If one of these doesn't exist, get some others together and start a club of your own! Because veterinarians' patients can't really talk and tell them what's wrong, people tend to think that communication skills are less important.
That couldn't be more untrue. It's essential for veterinarians to have good communications skills so their clients can understand what's going on with their animals and do their parts to help resolve the problem. Veterinary schools around the country each have their own list of pre-entrance course requirements.
However, admitted applicants have an average of 2,—3, hours. So, as early as you can, seek out opportunities to observe and volunteer. The Internship and Career Center can help you find possible opportunities. Volunteerism can not only help you prepare for veterinary school, it can also help you discover if it is the right career path for you and connect you with people who could serve as future references. Search on departmental websites, such as the College of Biological Sciences website , to find faculty members who are doing research related to veterinary medicine.
We recommend you apply to 5 to 7 schools. Take time to evaluate schools to determine the best schools for you and save on application costs. Ask for your recommendation letters in a timely fashion. After receiving interview offers from the vet schools, you start preparing for the each interview.
Consult with your academic adviser, pre-vet club advisers, and career counseling advisers on your campus to prepare for your interviews. April 15 is a general deadline to "accept" or "decline" on admission. Veterinary Medical Education in the U. After completing the D. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or V. Each state has its own licensing procedures and requirements which are listed online. There are currently 22 AVMA-recognized veterinary specialties.
Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.
I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence. Undergraduate Programs. Steps to Take In High School: Start preparing as early as you can Take all the mathematics, chemistry, biology, and physics courses which are available to you in middle and high school; they will open up many career opportunities in college including veterinary medicine.
In College: Undergraduate Degree Program Choose a degree program which will provide you a strong grounding in the biological and physical sciences. Most veterinary schools examine courses taken in the last semesters closely. Animal and Clinical Experience: Volunteer with a veterinarian to gain wide variety of animal and clinical experience, and appreciation for the veterinary medical field. This might be an opportunity to find out if veterinary medicine is for you. Not quite! Check each school's web page for their target standardized test scores.
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