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Would I be a good vetrinarian when I grow up2007-11-25 17:00:57

I love all types of animals and watch animal planet all the time. I own and have had one dog, ride and care for horses on the weekends and don't mind blood. I had a few lizards once. I caught them in my yard. I am 10 and have wanted to be a vet for 2 years. I have studied alot about animals and know the behaviors and what they mean. Any answers from vets are also appreciated.

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You might be a good vet. Remember though - vets also have to do some things that aren't pleasant, such as euthanizing (putting down) animals who don't respond to medical treatment, etc.

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eat fish, theres nothinh wrong whit that

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When you get old enough to work volunteer at an animals hospital as a kennel worker or assistant. You gain much needed experience for school and get a better idea of whether this is what you want to do or not. As you get older you can get more experience. The most important thing is that you have excellent grades. Vet schools are very hard to get into. Make sure that you are strong in science and math classes and take extra classes of these in high school. Once in undergrad major in a science based course. If you are in a state that has a veterinary school your chances of getting in are better, as in state students are given preference. It is more difficult to get into a school that is not in your state until you have all A's. Work hard in school and gain alot of experience and you might well be on your way. You will think all of your life you can't wait to get to vet school and then when you are there you will think it is the hardest thing you have ever done and wish you weren't here. But I have heard that it is very rewarding once you are done (I guess I'll see when I graduate in a year).

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go for it!! there aren't enough vets out there.I'm a medical adviser for guinea pigs at a local humane society shelter.there vet loves it because it saves them a lot of money and he has never questioned my diagnoses and treatments.

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my mom is training to be a vet and says its a lot of hard work she has 4 months left on her course she is a vet nurse in the uk and i think you would make a good vet

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You seem like a smart and caring kid. I think you would make a good Vet! Just keep in mind that in order to be a vet, you may have to put a very sick or injured animal to sleep (give it a shot to kill it.) I wanted to be a vet until I found out about that! I've started a small kitten rescue group for ophaned kittens (under 6 weeks) that wouldn't live otherwise and I love it. Also consider a zoo keeper or animal trainer. I believe you can be whatever you want to be and I'm sure you'll be great at it. Just try to remember your dreams when you become a teen and would rather be out with friends than studying. Best of luck to you.

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Hi Sadie. It sounds like you're on the right track.