How to become a vet.

[kawasakirider]

I'm doing a veterinary tech course at uni now, gives me the option to change into vet science if I get my grade point average up enough. It's easy to get into a vet tech course, the OP required is 17. Any questions feel free to pm me.

 

[snakes123]

Thanks

I got my work experience sheet today now just wondering if the vet has to take you in for work experience, or its their decision?

And today my grandma and my science teacher said i couldn't make into being a vet, my grandma even laughed. That makes me want to be a vet just that much more to prove them wrong

Ben

 

[PhilK]

I didn't read this whole thread, I assume you've had plenty of advice. Just a quick word to say don't let bad grades discourage you... At school I stuffed around heaps and the career councellor lady said "you will never ever ever be a vet so forget it" and I am graduating as a vet at the end of this year!

There's always a way around, I just did a year of science and got my marks up (you need quite a high GPA though)... but be prepared because if you aren't a hard worker (and to be honest; of above average intelligence) you will find the degree extremely difficult.

Good luck and PM me if you need any other advice.

 

[slither]

my best advice would be try and volunteer at some clinics and go through a university course start of as a bachelor of science and then verge into vet nursing or vet technician if your marks are high enough i started by becoming a nurse and working at clinics on the side and doing as much volunteer work as possible its a very hard road but stay dedicated work hard and u will make it im looking to have my own clinic its good to dream big

 

[PhilK]

Slither I didn't know you were a vet?

 

[slither]

yeah mate ive been a vet on and off for the last few years but im full time now not a surgeon yet still got a couple of years to go for that one

 

[PhilK]

So you're specialising in surgery? Awesome, you got a residency and everything?

 

[slither]

yeah mate well thats the plan im a bit torn between to loves the vet side of things and dolphin training wish there was a way to really balance both but if im going to become a surgeon its just going to take all of my time to focus on that

 

[letsnegotiate]

Ben,
As previously mentioned don't let anyone tell you, you can't achieve something. I'm no vet but I'm in my final year of an engineering degree. I've worked full time while studying part time for the past few years. I was a very average student at school but while I've been at uni I've maintained pretty high grades, this is because with school you have to be there, UNI you need to want to be there to achieve a greater goal so it makes it easier to understand the work because you're interested in it. Also keep in mind that after 21 (i think) you're classed as a mature age student and you HSC marks aren't overly important. They weren't for me. If you can do a tafe course once you finish school it will be a huge help in getting into uni. That's basically what I did.
Anyway, theres more then one way to skin a cat as they say. If it's what you want to do you'll get there.
Tim

 

[snakes123]

Would going to tafe now help at all? I can go to tafe when im 15 (i think)

Ben

 

[letsnegotiate]

So I take it your currently 14? If so stay in school and finish your HSC. If you don't get the marks you need then look at doing a tafe course as this will help you get into uni, but get your HSC first soyou can assess what you need. As mentioned try and get some related work experience over the next few years.

 

[snakes123]

Yeah, im 14.

Thanks
Ben

 

[Southern_Forest_Drag]

Havn't read this thread, however don't let teachers discourage you generally they have NFI on a students ability. If you have an average IQ you should be able to get into almost any course you want school is all about your application and how much you work/study. I barely went to school in my final year due to certain circumstances was told i wouldn't get into uni lol, ended up quitting and going into the city to complete my final year the following year and got an ATAR of over 90+ getting me into anything i wanted besides medicine (could have still gotten in through a back door ie science then transfer) and i didn't even try..

Melbournes Enter is set up like this (must complete 4 subjects incl english)

English /50
Best Subject /50
2nd Best Subject /50
3rd Best Subject /50

/200

You can do a max of 6 subjects for an extra 10%
5th Subject (optional) /5
6th Subject (optional) /5

Brings it up to /210

To get a 99.90 you need to get about a score of 208/210 to get a 90 you need a score of around 175/210

Suggest you do subjects like Chemistry/Spesh Maths as they get marked up alot so say you get 43/50 for Chemistry it gets marked up to like a 49/50.. also is a prereq for medicine anyway.

Keep in mind though to get a 40/50 its not like you need to answer 80% of the exam right, your ranked against other students you need to basically finish in the top 8% of your state to get a 40, so you need basically straight A+'s, goodluck.

 

[snakes123]

Thanks Southern_Forest_Dragon that helps.

Ben

 

[Southern_Forest_Drag]

No worries hope it made sense haha

Aidan

 

[cris]

Want to be a vet? Do a tour overseas without getting killed, probably will have trips to the middle east still going when you are old enough :lol:

If you want to be the other sort of vet study biology and veteniary science on wikipedia, you will learn more than a second year uni student. I assume you have an interest in herps so learning about them would be benifical, not many good reptile vets around and the few that are around make good money.

Being a vet isnt easy but if you are smart enough and have the motivation it will be a rewarding and successful path.

 

[snakes123]

I assume you have an interest in herps so learning about them would be benifical, not many good reptile vets around and the few that are around make good money.

Yep, i was hoping to specialise in reptiles (if you can).

I have got my work experience papers so i am hoping to get to do it some in the next few months.

Thanks
Ben

 

[cris]

Yep, i was hoping to specialise in reptiles (if you can).

You can but most of the education you get at uni wont be specifically directeted at this and its something you should learn about independantly. This isnt to say you going to uni is a waste of time, its not a choice if you want to be a vet.

 

[snakes123]

Where would you go to study reptiles?

Ben

 

[Andrais]

LOL this is such a conincidence as i was having a convosation with my maths teacher about this today. I want to become a vet but from what you guys listed here it all sounds too hard and mind bobbling. I got **% (less than 50) for maths this term, So i've basically given up. My skills are in english (yes i know this post is not the most grammer edited nor spell checked but you can read it and I can relax for once instead of spelling and grammar checking everything). I got **% over 95% for my english this term and have been moved up to year 11 english, so whats that telling me? a new article writer for scales and tails? (be an amazing job) what jobs can I do with animals (the one thing I am truelly passionate about) which involve high english skills?