what is a good major for someone who wants to be a veterinarian ?
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Biology.  Or Chemistry.
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Political Science....PolySci.  It would be a major to afford avenues into many meaningful professions.  Law, news, politics and many more.
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I would want to be a vet. animals have alwys been a big part of my life...when i was 8 my brother ran over a stray cat with his 4 wheeler and its arm was bleeding...wel i brought it in my room and wrapped a bandage about it it got better i was soo proud of myself when im sad my pets can tell so they will rub all up on me...i love animals i will do anything to help them
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1. In school take as much biology and science as you can\n2. Start volunteering at a local shelter or vets office as soon as you can (probably age 16) a majority of vet schools in the US want you to have a lot of experience with animals, volunteering at shelters is the best way to log many hours of 'official' animal time.\n3. Keep your grades in all subjects as high as possible, vet schools are more competitive than medical schools (because there are only 28 vet programs in the US and hundreds of med programs...)\n4. Love animals, that doesn't mean owning 25 dogs ;-)  become as active as you can and learn what you can before you get into vet school.\n5. College: You will want to take all of the biology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry that you can fit into your schedule.  Most schools don't have a specific 'pre-vet' program and you'll probably want to finish a Bachelor's degree in a biology, chemistry, or related field before you get into the post-grad veterinary program.\n7. Learn to work hard and study hard now... if you blow through your classes now you won't know what happened when you get into vet classes... make sure you can (even if you don't have to now) study for long periods and can work hard for what you want.  \n\nVet school is no joke, it's more competitive than med school, and when you are studying, it's nothing like High School or college level work...
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Since you can not go directly from high school to veterinary school, but must do 4years of "Pre-Vet" first, there is not a problem making up the additional science classes at a community of four year college. Yes you'll have a lot of catching up to do - and it wont be easy - but it CAN be done. You'll probably want to start at a 2-yr college first, since the costs are much lower - to take those classes. 2-yr colleges tend to also have easier classes, so it will help your GPA.
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Here are several links that you and her should take a look at.\n\nhttp://seaworld.org/career-resources/info-books/zoo-careers/index.htm\nhttp://www.aqua.org/marinescienceguide.html\nhttp://www.dolphins.org/Learn/Training%20career.pdf\n\nIt may surprise you to know that you can major is several different major(s) in order to become an animal trainer. I was actually going for psychology--another surprising major they mentioned was drama/theater--and that was in the SeaWorld book!\n\nHope those links helped you out--if you need anymore help please visit my profile page and contact me! I have so much information on becoming a dolphin trainer because I was pursuing that career as well. I have a list of books too that may be helpful. Just let me know.
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see what it takes for Veterinary Science, you know the beginning stuff like pre-med.  Maybe that'd help.  Or contact your local County Extension  Agent and he can pull out all kinds of brochures on subjects related to the one your looking for.  Good Luck Animal Lover
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UC Davis- Texas A&M-\n\nHave to enter a pre-professional program before actually getting into vet school- So, at least 7-8 years of schooling. Figure it in at- at least 15,000 a year- its pretty steep but worth it. : )
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My daughter wants to be a vet, and I'm ok with that because she can support me in my old age.  She's starting out by doing odd jobs like dog walking and picking up poop.  She wants to get a part-time job at the humane society which would be cool.
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Commerce is not a bad career line. You should pursue in your own field. If, however, you have aspiration in animal care, you can do a lot in this field. Many universities offer variety of courses without considering previous qualifications, specially, in certificate courses.
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What major do you want?
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With the online vet tech courses it's best to go with a college that is accredited with the AVMA like Cedar Valley College, Blue Ridge Comm College, St. Petersburg College, Northern VA Comm College (provisional accreditation), or Purdue Univ (only has provisional accreditation). You have to work with a vet while taking the courses & the vet has to agree to teach you everything you need to know. You may have to go to a local college to take tests, to do labwork, etc.  I want to be a vet tech, but in the area that I live in the closest college that offers courses for is 5 1/2 hrs away. There's more info about it at\nwww.avma.org
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I would love to be a vet,you get to work w/ animals and it pays good.
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You are senior and you have no idea where to look to get the answer to this question. I recommend start off by looking and the requirements needed to get a veterinarian degree.
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Most colleges do not have "pre-vet" as a major, and those few that do are the exception rather than the rule.  Students should not be deceived into thinking that a college with a "pre-vet" major is a better choice than a college that does not.  \n\nLike "pre-med," "pre-vet" is a constellation of courses that students hoping to be admitted to veterinary school must take in order to be qualified as vet school candidates.   These courses usually include biology or zoology, chemistry, calculus, physics, psychology, and English.\n\nIf you hope to be admitted to veterinary school, my best advice is this:\n1) Attend the best (most highly ranked) college you can get into, and earn the best grades you can manage. \n\n2) Speak regularly with a "pre-vet" advisor to make sure you are fulfilling all the requirements for veterinary school admissions, but major in anything you really love.   ("Pre-vet" advisors are sometimes the same as "pre-med" advisors, depending on the university.)\n\n3) Volunteer many hours with a vet or at an animal shelter while you are in college.  A paid part-time job with a vet, or an animal hospital, would be an acceptable alternative to volunteering.  \n\nIf you do these things regularly and well, you will enhance your candidacy when it comes time to apply to veterinary school.\n\nBest wishes to you!
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I read Cornell has the best. According to the following website, "Cornell is consistently ranked the best veterinary college in the world." Washington and Kansas State Universities also offer very good programs for those wanting to get involved in this special career.
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What is your major? That will determine where you should go