How do you get into veterinary school? Majors? Steps? Anything else?

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rachael

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I am a junior and i've always wanted to be a veterinarian. I am not sure how to actually go for it, though. I graduate 2011, and I want to go to NC State. They offer Veterinary medicine as a program of study, does that mean i can major in that or just take it as a class? I'm really greatttttt at math, not so great in science.

So after saying all that, what do i major in for my first 4 years? and then after that, where do i go from there (majors)? Thanks for your help! :)
 
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Volunteer at a local veterinary office, SPCA, farm or animal hospital during high school to gain experience working with animals.

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2
Attend college, perhaps in a preveterinary program if your school offers one; otherwise, consider biology, biochemistry or another science.

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3
Find out which college courses are required by the American Veterinary Medical Association and by each veterinary school that interests you.

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4
Maintain a very high grade point average in college. This is a must.

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5
Find out which standardized tests are required by each veterinary school that interests you, since this varies from school to school.

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6
Apply to any of the 27 accredited veterinary schools in the United States that offer the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree.

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7
Graduate from veterinary school and take the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam for your veterinary license.

Step
8
Be prepared to take a state exam covering state laws and regulations.
 
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