Life In Vet School & Tips On Getting In
So you want to become a veterinarian. Now what? Some people say that veterinary school is the hardest type of professional school to get accepted to. I disagree. Getting accepted in to veterinary school is not that hard, but it does take strategy! This blog will: 1) Provide information to aspiring veterinary students that will help them become the most competitive candidate they can be. 2) Provide a glimpse into what veterinary school is like at UC Davis. Enjoy! -Sharon
I came across your blog while googling and I thought I should get in contact with you. My name is Yanira Ephraim and I am currently in the process of applying to vet school. I have completed the majority of the requirements to apply except for the personal statement. I have rewritten it multiple times Read More …
Hi Shar, I happened to stumble upon your blog while researching what I would need to do in order to pursue my dream of becoming a veterinarian. Like you, I have a BS in a completely unrelated topic and also a semester of law school down before I realized just how unhappy I was. If Read More …
Hi Sharon, First off, I love your blog and feel like my experience is shaping up to be similar to yours – a few years working post undergrad has led me back to my childhood dream of wanting to become a vet. I am looking to enroll in a post-bac program in January and just Read More …
My question has to do with the veterinary experience part, especially since some schools require a recommendation letter from a vet. I’m having trouble finding somewhere to work or volunteer where I would be able to be with a veterinarian. Do you have any suggestions on searching? And a question for you: How were you Read More …
My question has to do with the veterinary experience part, especially since some schools require a recommendation letter from a vet. I’m having trouble finding somewhere to work or volunteer where I would be able to be with a veterinarian. Do you have any suggestions on searching? And a question for you: How were you Read More …
Hi Sharon, I’m a non-traditional student (30 years old) and I have about 4 (possibly 5) more pre-requisites to take before I’ll qualify to apply. Can I ask you what your thoughts are on me getting into vet school given my situation? Obviously there are things that every entrance committee will like/not like and everyone’s Read More …
Hi, Sharon! I have an interview for a vet assistant position at a local emergency vet hospital in Sacramento. I was told there was going to be a sit-down (normal, I guess) interview and then the woman mentioned if I would be available for a “working interview” afterward that same day. I agreed, of course, Read More …
I’ve always wanted to be a vet but things never go as planned so I now have a family, married with two children. My oldest is in school already and my youngest will be by the time I can apply to vet school but I wanted to ask you if you think it’s possible to Read More …
I am so glad I found a blog dedicated to what vet school is like because I am trying to get into vet school. Unfortunately, I am having serious trouble with my general chemistry course (I am just finishing up my freshman year). I was wondering if you could provide me with any helpful advice. Read More …
I graduated in 2008 with a degree in sociology and last month I finally decided to pursue my dream of becoming a vet. I’ll be going back to get my prereqs in August. I’m still doing a lot of research on schools and acceptance stats and I was hoping I could ask you a few Read More …