Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    alexr21's Avatar
    alexr21 Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Dec 31, 2009, 01:59 AM
    Is it really hard to become a veterinarian?
    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's Avatar
    tickle Posts: 23,796, Reputation: 2674
    Expert
    		  
    #2

    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's Avatar
    ScottGem Posts: 64,966, Reputation: 6056
    Computer Expert and Renaissance Man
    		  
    #3

    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's Avatar
    KISS Posts: 12,510, Reputation: 839
    Uber Member
    		  
    #4

    Jan 1, 2010, 11:51 AM

    Hint: Poor geometry performance may be linked directly to poor ability to memorize.
    tickle's Avatar
    tickle Posts: 23,796, Reputation: 2674
    Expert
    		  
    #5

    Jan 1, 2010, 01:40 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid View Post
    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's Avatar
    nsjsjjs Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #6

    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's Avatar
    nsjsjjs Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #7

    Feb 23, 2011, 07:08 AM
    Comment on nsjsjjs's post
    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.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Veterinarian Incompetence [ 1 Answers ]

I took my 3month old male kitten to a local veterinary clinic for an injured leg around July 13th or 14th. The vet x-rayed his leg and informed us that he had a pretty bad fracture at his knee. He told us there were two options for this problem, we could leave it alone or have it splinted. We...

How to be a Veterinarian? [ 1 Answers ]

Hello I am currently trying to complete my bachelors degree, I am a biology major and am considering trying to do vet school. Is there a particular biology track that is best? How much do veterinarians make? How is it joining a practice or starting your own? Thank you Herz

Need Information from a Veterinarian [ 1 Answers ]

My cat passed away yesterday and the vet's office said they can't really tell from what. If anyone can help, let me know and I'll tell you what his symptoms were before he passed. Thank You!

To become a veterinarian [ 4 Answers ]

My daughter has her mind set to become a vet. Any one that is a vet or knows one personally that can tell me about it, would help us a lot. She is just starting at a community college. How hard is it to become a vet? What do you need to get into the 4 yr college? How long at the most?

Veterinarian Bill [ 1 Answers ]

Hi, I am new and would love to hear what you have to say. My dog, Jaja, got sick back in April 2006. I happened to have purchased dog insurance in February 2006. Her vet bills came out close to $4000. The insurance would not pay me because they said that it was a preexisting condition. I had...

View more questions Search