What Does It Take To Become a Veterinarian?

By Rachel Hofstetter

How much schooling do you need?

4 years of Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine (D.V.M.)

Bachelors degree 1-2 years internship for specific

thing

What does a typical day look like?

Animal surgery Examining for basic problems Diagnose problems

What are the best collages? Cornell University College of Veterinary

Medicine UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Colorado State University – College of

Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

North Carolina State University – Raleigh – College of Veterinary Medicine

Ohio State University – Columbus – College of Veterinary Medicine

What are necessary qualifications for being a veterinarian?

Must love animals and have an interest in their well-being

Must be in good heath Have patience Attention to detail

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