Life In Vet School & Tips On Getting In
So you want to become a veterinarian. Now what? Some people say that veterinary school is the hardest type of professional school to get accepted to. I disagree. Getting accepted in to veterinary school is not that hard, but it does take strategy! This blog will: 1) Provide information to aspiring veterinary students that will help them become the most competitive candidate they can be. 2) Provide a glimpse into what veterinary school is like at UC Davis. Enjoy! -Sharon
I’ve always wanted to be a vet but things never go as planned so I now have a family, married with two children. My oldest is in school already and my youngest will be by the time I can apply to vet school but I wanted to ask you if you think it’s possible to Read More …
I am currently a junior zoology major at Suny Oswego in NY. I have the opposite problem in that my GPA is not to lo I currently have a 3.3 but I have not had a lot of time to gain many experience hours. I am putting myself through college and have been working while Read More …
Hi Sharon! I too am strongly considering taking the plunge into the world of veterinary medicine after obtaining a bachelors degree in Sociology (of all majors) and a Masters degree in education. I am simply not satisfied with where my education has taken me, and do not see myself happily teaching history several years down Read More …
I attended two talks this week regarding the future of the veterinary profession. During each of these unrelated talks, there was a news flash: STUDENT DEBT IN THE UNITED STATES NOW EXCEEDS ALL CREDIT CARD DEBT IN THE UNITED STATES. Don’t be fooled, it’s not that we’re simply getting a really good handle on credit Read More …
“So, what do you do?” It’s one of the most common questions to ask a person upon meeting them and yet some of the responses you get might have you looking for the exit in a hurry. For me, it’s not that I am necessarily going to be running for the door, but I have Read More …
So it’s official, VMCAS has been submitted and you’re probably finishing up your supplemental applications if you haven’t already. So, now what? While you’re waiting to hear back from schools, don’t just sit around thinking that your fate was sealed the moment you clicked the submit button; put your time to good use! I know Read More …
We all have our excuses — what’s yours? And why are you letting it stop you? Let me tell you my story. Back in 2007 I had a B.A. degree in Psychology, a cushy job that I hated, and plans already set to return to grad school in Psychology. I volunteered at the Pasadena Humane Read More …
Vet school is expensive. We all know it, even though some of us (me included) try to avoid facing the realities of it. The Office of Financial Aid at UC Davis reports that the average loan amount for vet students per year is around $40,000 – and that’s for in-state students only! When you start Read More …
Some people have posed the question, “If you didn’t get into vet school, what would you do?” I must admit, vet school wasn’t exactly my first career choice, psychology was. Well, let me rewind even further. Growing up I wanted to be a veterinarian. I had never been to a vet, but I wanted to Read More …