Can you become a vet without doing surgery?
Vets have an exciting job, but the thought of performing surgery can put people off. Is it possible to be a vet but avoid performing surgery?
Can you become a vet if you’re over 40? How old is too old to start?
Mature or nontraditional students can make excellent veterinarians, but how old is too old to apply for vet school? I survey the veterinary community to find out!
Can you become a vet if you don’t like people?
Vets and vet nurses love animals, but not all of them enjoy working with people! I surveyed the community about how they interact with humans in the vet clinic, and their tips for overcoming social anxiety in the workplace.
Can you become a vet if you’re squeamish or don’t like blood?
I surveyed vets and nurses on their experiences with squeamishness, as well as the techniques they used to overcome this problem as students.
Can you become a vet if you’re bad at science or maths?
Do you worry that your grades in math, biology, physics or chemistry will hold you back? I asked Vets, RVNs and vet techs how they overcame the challenge.
Can you become a vet if you have tattoos?
Will having a tattoo prevent you from working as a veterinarian, vet nurse or vet tech? I surveyed my vet clinic colleagues about how their tattoos affect them.
Can you become a Vet if you have Animal Allergies or Asthma?
If you’re allergic to cats, dogs, horses or rabbits, can you still become a veterinarian? As a vet with allergies, let me tell you how I manage!
Volunteer Interview: Vet Student in the Galapagos
As a lover of both wildlife and sunshine, Katelyn chose to end her veterinary studies with a month volunteering in the Galapagos. We sat down one evening after a long day in the clinic, to talk about her experiences at Darwin Animal Doctors.