becoming a vet

hi everyone im lauren and im in senior school 10th year i really want to be a vet but there are some problems i am facing can any of you help me with them here they are;

I don't know what subjects to take in collage?
I dont know where to go after collage eg do i go to a university or do i go to vet school or are they the same thing?

if you can help me please do

thankyou

lauren

Hi, Lauren,

The requirements to get into veterinary school vary from country to country, and you do not say where you live, so I am not really able to help.

Probably the best person to advise you is the careers master/mistress at your school, who should have all the relevant information.

Walter

i'm 18 and wnat to become a vet,what qualification do you need?
i have qualifications in english and maths but not science.

Hi, Gem,
I see from your address that you live near Edinburgh. If so, contact the Clerk of the Faculty at the Royal (D) School of Veterinary Studies. You will probably need Highers in Chemistry, Biology and Physica at A or A*.
W

I am 29 and have decided I really want to be a vet... I have known for years that this is what i have wanted to do because i have been surrounded by animals my whole life.... including owning several dogs and horses..

I have been working as a flight attendant for the last ten years it was only meant to be temporary and ten years on im still doing it... but enough is enough..

How do i go about doing an open university course... and is it possible to do a vetinary degree at open university?

Who shall i contact?

Kind Regards

Claire

Hi, Claire,

I am afraid, from what you tell me, that your ambition to become a veterinary surgeon is unlikely to be fulfilled.

There is no Open University course available. There are seven universities in the UK with veterinary schools, and the competition for places at one of them is very high. A levels at A or A* in Chemistry, Physics and Biology at least are essential. The course is full time for a minimum of five years, and the tuition fees at the English schools are very high.
Have you thought about working towards becoming a Veterinary Nurse? The course is more accessible and can be part-time for much of it. You could get more information from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (www.rcvs.org.uk)
W

Hi,
i am currently in the final year of secondary school at wilden and am looking at going to college before attempting veterinary school.

and i would just like to know what subjects that i need to take?

thanks

Mark from Southampton

Hi, Mark,

If you read some of my earlier replies on this site to the same question, you will see that you need A levels at A or A* in Chemistry, Physics and Biology, at least.

W

I realy want to be a vet but I dont know what to study about????!!!!!!!!
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, Kenza,

If you live in the United Kingdom you will need a good selection of O levels with good grades, and A levels at A*, A, possibly B, in at leats Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

W

hi i am thinking of becoming a vet and im 15 in high school but i do not know which one to take i have two options either agriculture or science and science practical help me decide

Hi, Emma,

I gather from your e-mail address that you live in New Zealand. I know only of university veterinary school entry requirements in the UK. Your school careers master or mistress should be able to help you find out from a veterinary school in NZ or Australia what the requirements are there. If they are like the UK, they will be quite high and your success in school exams will probably determine your future career.

To try to help you make up your mind you should ask a veterinarian near you to let you see some of the work that he does, over a few weekends, maybe.

W

Hi
Im Jess
I live in Devon, England and I have always had my heart set on being a vet!
Im at the stage in my education where I need to think about the options I take for my A levels. I've decided on Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and Pyscology. Will this help or act against me becoming a vet?
And I was also wondering, at Vet school what sort of course do you need to apply for to become a veterinary surgeon?
PLease help
Thank you
Jess xx

To both Laura and Jess,

I think you will have to include Physics in your group of A level subjects even to be considered for a place at a veterinary school.
The course takes five years full time, and includes a lot of vacation work. Some , but not all, univeristies offer exemption from first year if you have good A levels in Bilogy, Chemistry and Physics.
You must enquire from each of the University veterinary schools for more precise information. The universities in the UK with vet schools are: London, Liverpool, Cambridge, Bristol, Nottigham, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

W

You 100% need chemistry to become a vet. You also need biology and mathematics. You don't have to have physics as you can substitute maths as physics. These are the basic requirements.

Hi, Emma,

Thank you for that update.

W

Oh God, is Emma sure that you need Mathematics and not just the three sciences? To get into vet school?

Hi, sam,

I am pretty sure that it is Physics OR maths.

W

Well I'm 99.99% certain that for your first year of A-Levels you need:
-Chemistry
-Biology
-Maths OR Physics
-The 4th subject doesn't really matter, and it's a good idea not to do all 3 sciences & Maths, as you will find you've cut your career options so much - EVERYONE I've spoken to DOES NOT suggest taking 4 sciences!!

For the second year of A-Levels you need:
-Chemistry
-Biology
-Maths OR Physics

Hope this helps!
Sarah

I found a really good website that tells you what you need to become a vet and has a Exam results caculater and tests if you could be a vet.
As i do not know the whole adress, go to goole and type in bristol veterinary shcool it should be the first link or near it.

Good Luck


George

hi everyone,

if you want to be a vet according to the reserch ive done and through experience.

when you do ur collage options you need to do chemistry n then a choice of physics, biology and maths a-levels. all 4 would be an advntage but very hard!

dont go for a animal course as there useless uless you want to be a dog handler or groomer etc

if you get chance to have a work placement or want a year out go to a vets!! you need a years expereince of being an vet assistant befor you can become qualified. im not sure if you have to do this before uni or if you can do it during but if you was to do it during it would be very hard!

n then you want to go to a rcvs approved uni to study animal meds or animal science

and im not sure if you have to specialise in large or small

hope that helps,

If anyone else wishes to make a contribution to this thread, about entry into a University veterinary school, please state from which country you are calling, since the entry requirements do vary from country to country.

I assume that Tanya is in the UK, since she refers to the RCVS. However, she seems to be a bit confused about ' a year's experience of being a vet assistant'

All students have to spend 6 months 'seeing practice' during vacations in the leter years of the vet course. They do NOT have to have a year's experience of being a vet assistant before they become qualified. After passing the university final examination they then register with the RCVS as a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Then they can work as a veterinary surgeon right away.

W

Hi im charlotte,

i live in biggleswade and im in middle school im 11 and i really want to be a vet, ever since i was four i loved animals, i always watch horror movies and vet operations on television and therefore i am defently not screamish! I am very good a science infact my science tutor pulled me out of the class room and told me that i would become a very good scientist and i have improved in my grades, i am in 2nd from top science set and high in french,my mum said this is useful ,in 2nd from top english...but sadly i am not that great at maths,my mum and dad said that all of these lessons would help me become a vet and that i have to work hard which i am trying to do now, but what should i do to make my grades higher to become a vet.my mum said she would take me to a zoo so we could see the animals and how they work. should i maybe play some vet games and revise on bones,please help..!


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p.s help !

Hi, Charlotte,

If you go back through this site and read all the messages from vet students who are at university or are hoping to go, you will find most of the information you need.
Good 'O' levels in a wide range of subjects incluing all the sciences that your school will let you do are essential, maths is not if you have a good grounding in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Good luck!

W

what lesson options do i need to choose in year 9 to study for in year 10 to become a vet?
from Liam

Hi, Liam,

If you read through some of the earlier correspondence on this site you will find the information you require.

W

Hi i'm mel and i'm from sheffield.

I'm 14 and i'm choosing my options for year 10 in secondary school and i'm wondering what subjects to take, to become a veterinary nurse. PLEASE help!


from mel

Hi,

Look at veterinary nursing on the web site 'www.rcvs.org.uk' and then contact the VN department there. They are best place to give you up-to-date information and advice.

W

Hey im writeing a paper about how math applys to being a vet can someone help me?

Firstly you need to be able to spell the word veterinary!!!