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Old 02-03-2009, 06:58 PM
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i was wondering what course of education and experience paths to take if i want to be a exotic/herp vet if this is in the wrong place just move it and any help would be grateful also any good sites with information/reading about veterinary procedures?
p.s still in 2ndary school so no big rush
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Old 02-03-2009, 07:33 PM
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Vet = veterinary course/school at university. Standard entry grades are 3 A's at A Level in science based subjects ie maths, chemistry etc. Pretty intense stuff but definitely worth it.

Some work experience at vets practises will definitely be worth while as well.
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Old 03-03-2009, 11:39 AM
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Wages for being a vet now are shockingly pretty poor compared to the amount of work you do.... better off being a doctor really.
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Old 03-03-2009, 12:06 PM
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Wages for being a vet now are shockingly pretty poor compared to the amount of work you do.... better off being a doctor really.
I dont know, got a friend on 50k a year has been given a car and 4 bed house by his practice and doesn't have to pay the bills for it. Basically thats 50k pocket money.
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Old 03-03-2009, 12:15 PM
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I dont know, got a friend on 50k a year has been given a car and 4 bed house by his practice and doesn't have to pay the bills for it. Basically thats 50k pocket money.
More like 30k after taxes
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Old 03-03-2009, 03:30 PM
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More like 30k after taxes

Yeah exactly, i reckon vets only really make good money if they are a partner in a private practice or own there own practice.

But average wage for a GP is up near 80,000 so they seem to be doin all right
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Old 03-03-2009, 03:53 PM
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Yeah exactly, i reckon vets only really make good money if they are a partner in a private practice or own there own practice.

But average wage for a GP is up near 80,000 so they seem to be doin all right
Even so 30k, free house and free car is hardly to be sniffed at!

Obvious OP wants to work with animals so whats good saying doctors earn more? Sure pilots do as well.
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Old 03-03-2009, 06:27 PM
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lol but that's probably alot more than a zoo keeper?
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i wanna open an exotic pet shop how would i go about doing that and is there any qalifications btw i am 12 so noooooooooo rush
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lol but that's probably alot more than a zoo keeper?
Zoo keeper = £14k-£18 depending on experience and thats before taxes. So yes damn sight more.
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