Veterinarian

Has there ever been a time where you felt like ripping the head off of a pet owner but you had to remain nice, calm, and professional? If so what for? Another time have you ever been mandated or voluntary reported something? Are you ever mandated?

Asked by Kyle almost 4 years ago

How did that tiger get COVID?

Asked by asdf about 4 years ago

What do you know about ESA? My dog is heartworm positive and I was wondering when he gets negative, if I could make him an ESA. What do you think?

Asked by Cheryl over 4 years ago

what are your daily task?

Asked by Oreo about 5 years ago

Is vet school really hard?

Asked by Haley over 5 years ago

Extremely! I graduated cum laude in undergraduate, then obtained a Master's degree, and vet school was far harder than either. Imagine how hard you think human medical school may be. Now, realize that you have to know that level of detail about MULTIPLE species! You can't go to school part time and between classes and studying you can't work full time. Most of your social life is out the window. For four years you are doing almost nothing but going to school in the day and studying in the evening. The amount of information you have to learn is incredible. Honestly, getting into and through vet school is harder than the equivalent for human doctors. Not to disparage my human colleagues....they are great, knowledgeable professionals who had to work hard for their education. But there are significant differences between animal species, even dogs and cats, and we have to know all of them.

Hi I have a question about my future of being a vet I don’t know what type of veterinarian I want to be but I don’t want to do any surgeries on animals but I was wondering if you could help me and teach me about becoming a veterinarian but I’m only 14 years old and I’m going to college soon and really needed some help from an expert

Asked by Marquiesha.whitlow@gmail.com over 5 years ago

It would take more time and space than we have hear to teach you about becoming a veterinarian. Though I'm not actively writing on my blog, I've talked about this topic a lot over the years, so do a search on AVetsGuideToLife.blogspot.com. You don't know what you want to do in the field when you go to school. Many vet students change their interests and direction several times over the four year training. During the time in school you WILL be required to perform surgeries! It is not an option to elect not to do so, as it is required training as part of the program. If you go into general practice you will also be expected to perform at least routine surgeries such as spays and neuters. However, if you're willing to do training (internship and residency) for 5-6 years after vet school you could become a specialist in an area where you would never have to do surgery again, such as dermatology, behavior, or internal medicine.

What is your favorite animal to treat?

Asked by Merle91 over 5 years ago

Typically dogs. Even if they're aggressive they're easier to handle than cats. I also feel more comfortable with their anatomy and physiology compared to the exotics that I see and treat.