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🩺Pre-Vet Timeline:
4 years of high school
3-4 years of college,pre-vet/related degree
Optional gap years
4 years of vet school
🌟Tips for preparing for vet school in high school:
—Gain as much animal handling experience as possible:kennel tech, shelter/rescue volunteer, wildlife rehab facility volunteer, zoo volunteer, dog walker, etc
—Clinical experience may be hard to come by in high school, but don’t worry, opportunities will come. I didn’t have any clinical experience until college
—Consider applying to summer camps/pre-health organizations like COSMOS (CA State Summer School for Mathematics and Science)& HOSA. They’re great for networking and enhancing your college app
—Work hard in school to gain admission to a college with a strong animal science focus and a community of like-minded people
⭐️What to expect in college:
—Choose a major related to vet med that will fulfill prerequisites for vet school
—Research vet schools you’re interested in and strive for a high GPA
—Utilize breaks to gain clinical experience, consider working at a clinic, exploring study abroad opportunities, research, internships in labs, etc
—Plan ahead: create an educational plan early, and if you plan to apply to vet school in your third year, use your third to fourth year summers wisely
Reflecting on my high school years, I didn’t have stellar stats – my ACT score was 27/36, I took only 1 STEM AP class, and I was an average student.I engaged in wildlife rescues,rescue volunteer, and wrote my college application essay about my experiences in animal rescue and how they inspired me to become a vet. My essays definitely helped in gaining admission to the college I desired. Your experiences can outweigh your stats, and if you’re passionate, you’ll get there
If you’re still unsure about vet school, college is the time to explore the profession. Gain clinical experience, join pre-vet clubs, and diversify your experiences. You can do a lot more than expected with a DVM
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