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alexr21
Dec 31, 2009, 01:59 AM
I am currently a sophomore and I truly want to become a veterinarian but it looks difficult. Im not really smart in math especially geometry, I believe its because I had a bad teacher but now I'm going to retake it because I want to learn it from the beginning.

tickle
Jan 1, 2010, 07:33 AM
Becoming a vet entails many years of studying and dedication. Is it hard ? No more difficult then studying for anything else if you really want it.

Tick

ScottGem
Jan 1, 2010, 08:04 AM
Hard is a relative term. Becoming a vet requires almost the same schooling as a human doctor.

Proficiency in higher mathematics is not as necessary, but biology, chemistry and those sciences are necessary.

You should speak to your academic counselor who can advise you what courses you should take to prepare.

KISS
Jan 1, 2010, 11:51 AM
Hint: Poor geometry performance may be linked directly to poor ability to memorize.

tickle
Jan 1, 2010, 01:40 PM
Hint: Poor geometry performance may be linked directly to poor ability to memorize.

I was never good at geometry and didn't have a problem memorizing or I would not have got as far as I have professionally. Some people are 'bent' that way, some are not. I hate math but tolerate anything I have to do with it. Happily I don't have to use geometry or math as a registered nurse's aid or a PSW. :D

Tick

nsjsjjs
Feb 23, 2011, 07:03 AM
4 year bs
4 year dvm
It takes 8 years to earn a dvm,
After that write navle , state vet law exam
Apxx. 8-9 years to become a veterinarian in usa.

nsjsjjs
Feb 23, 2011, 07:08 AM
4 years BS + 4 Years Doctor of Veterinary Medicine + 0-1 year for NAVLE / State vet law exams. ---- It takes 8-9 years to become a veterinarian in the U.S. It's really hard to get into a veterinary school in USA, they are only 28 in U.S.A.