How to become a vet?

[ChrisBowman]

Hey,

Im just wondering what courses you need to take to become a vet ( Just a normal vet Like with dogs cats Etc) ? And How old you need to be and How long the course takes Plus how much it costs?

Cheers,
Chris

[repkid]

I want to be a vet aswell but specialise in reptiles.

However talking to some of my family who are teachers, it seems to be about a 6-7 year course at uni.

[adam--r]

You'll need some good grades from school and even better grades at A-level, I would imagine AAA at A-level ???

You'll then have some stiff competition to get on a uni course. You'll need to be 18 for uni,

At the end of uni your looking at about 30k debt ? or there abouts... Then I would think you'll have some further training....

There will be loads of info on the net.

People say becoming a vet is harder than being a GP as you have to learn about a wide range of different animals rather than just specialising in humans !!

Good luick

[ChrisBowman]

Originally Posted by adam--r

You'll need some good grades from school and even better grades at A-level, I would imagine AAA at A-level ???

You'll then have some stiff competition to get on a uni course. You'll need to be 18 for uni,

At the end of uni your looking at about 30k debt ? or there abouts... Then I would think you'll have some further training....

There will be loads of info on the net.

People say becoming a vet is harder than being a GP as you have to learn about a wide range of different animals rather than just specialising in humans !!

Good luick

Many thanks For the reply, For A Level's Do you have to stay back a year ? And Im At a 7c-7A In School So Still got some learning to do then

Chris

[ChrisBowman]

Originally Posted by repkid

I want to be a vet aswell but specialise in reptiles.

However talking to some of my family who are teachers, it seems to be about a 6-7 year course at uni.

Its worth it though

[Caz]

Originally Posted by bowie1125

Hey,

Im just wondering what courses you need to take to become a vet ( Just a normal vet Like with dogs cats Etc) ? And How old you need to be and How long the course takes Plus how much it costs?

Cheers,
Chris

Don't do it! Long hours in a small consulting room dealing with dog after cat after dog. If you get 4 'A's at A level (you'll need at least that to start applying to vet' college) do yourself a favour and become a Doctor.

[ChrisBowman]

Originally Posted by Caz

Don't do it! Long hours in a small consulting room dealing with dog after cat after dog. If you get 4 'A's at A level (you'll need at least that to start applying to vet' college) do yourself a favour and become a Doctor.

I Want to do it though

[bampoisongirl]

Originally Posted by repkid

I want to be a vet aswell but specialise in reptiles.

However talking to some of my family who are teachers, it seems to be about a 6-7 year course at uni.

Listen dude dont listen to anyone til u listen to me lol I am training to become a vet (reptile specialist) , but because i wasnt quite good enough at physics and chemistry at A level (you have to do all 3 sciences at A level and pass with A's to become a vet straight away) i decided to do a different degree first.

I am currently doing a Zoo biology degree (bsc) at Nottingham Trent university. After i have done this, instead of doing 6 years at vet school i only do 5, because i already have the main knowledge. Im hopefully going to be going to Nottingham university to do my vet degree.

Years 1 and 2 are mainly theory, year 3 a research project and after these 3 years you graduate with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medical Sciences (BVMedSci) degree.

The last 2 years are mainly surgical and practical, and you then come away with Bachelor of Veterinary Surgery (BVS) degree.

Here is the link for more help. Courses - School of Veterinary Medicine and Science - The University of Nottingham

There are only 6 other vet schools in the UK if im right, London, Edinburgh, Bristol, Cambridge, Glasgow, Liverpool.

Hope this helps, if u wanna ask me anything drop me a PM xx

[bampoisongirl]

Originally Posted by bowie1125

Many thanks For the reply, For A Level's Do you have to stay back a year ? And Im At a 7c-7A In School So Still got some learning to do then

Chris

You have to go to college for 2 years for A levels forgot to mention, and you have to do physics, chemistry and biology xx

[ChrisBowman]

Originally Posted by bampoisongirl

You have to go to college for 2 years for A levels forgot to mention, and you have to do physics, chemistry and biology xx

Ill Do that then Thanks very much, After ive ( If) got the A level's Do I Just Apply To The Uni ?


Chris