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’m currently a sophomore in college and have only a 3.0. I work full time as a veterinary technician but have a constant battle in my mind if I have what it takes to be a veterinarian. I want nothing more in my life but I know that my GPA is no where even close Read More …
I was wondering if my situation would hinder me in any way application process. I started school at the University of Scranton as a biology/pre-vet major back in 2001 and switched to pre-med after much persuasion from friends and family. After putting in many of hours of volunteer at local hospitals and studying for the Read More …
Hi, I had a few questions and was wondering if maybe you could help me out. About me – I’m 27 years old, married and graduated from UCSD as a Biochemistry major last June. I was working in biotech labs for about 8 months before I moved up to Oakland in February. I only recently Read More …
Hi! My question is pertaining to my situation. I am starting again to apply to veterinary school after a failure to get in right after finishing my BS degree. I will be finishing my MS in August of 2011 and have decided to apply again to veterinary school. I have geared my search toward schools Read More …
Hello, My name is SG. I am preparing for my 4th Vet School Interview next week and ran across your information online. Congrats on making it into school! I’ve worked in a small animal vet clinic for 14 years and just recently graduated from a vet tech program in December. I’m 32 years old and Read More …
Hi, My name is DS, and I am currently a sophomore at UC Davis (majoring in Animal Science). I wish to attend a veterinary school in the future, hopefully UC Davis, and I was wondering if you could tell me about the importance about animal-related experience because most of the hours that I have right Read More …
Hi Sharon, I have heard that Davis is revamping their program and I’m having a hard time locating an email address or phone number to set up a phone counseling session. I was wondering if you can help me locate someone who I can talk to? Thanks, CP Date: 8/15/2011 ~ Hi CP — Thanks Read More …
Hi Sharon, Thanks a lot for that last tip, it did eventually help me get in. Unfortunately i had to postpone my graduate studies due to a family crisis. I’m applying again this year, and was wondering – could you please tell me what a strong recommendation letter includes? Many thanks in advance! Sincerely, NK Date: 8/25/11 ~ Read More …
Hi Sharon, I was wondering if you could give me a few tips on how to increase my chances of getting accepted into vet schools in the US, specifically UC Davis, which , on top of being where you studied (or still study?) is also my first choice. Do you happen to know Professors on Read More …
Hi Sharon – I just had a question about applications. As you know it is coming up super fast. I am super depressed because I don’t feel as though I can get in but I want to apply and at least try. My GPA is only a 3.19 just took the GRE so I do Read More …