3 Steps Into Becoming A Vet

1. Consider volunteering at a veterinary clinic or local animal shelter. This will increase your likelihood of being accepted to veterinary school, and give you hands-on experience working with animals, and determine whether this is indeed the right field for you.

2. Graduate from high school. Alternatively, you can pass the General Education Development (GED) exam. While in high school, pay attention to your performance in science courses like biology, physiology, and chemistry. An ability to understand and excel in these subjects early on is a good indicator that medicine may be the right field for you.

3. Get a bachelor's degree from a four-year institution. Most veterinarians earn their degrees in the biological sciences, but not all veterinary schools have a preferred major. You will, however, need to complete certain science prerequisites in courses like biology, chemistry, and physics.Check with the various veterinary schools you plan on applying to in order to determine which courses are required.

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