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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06
I know next to nothing about med or vet school, but I see ads for overseas med school all the time when I'm on campus.
I had been wondering how reputable those programs are. Like, can you sit for the appropriate licensure exams after going there? And even if you do get a license, is anyone going to be interested in hiring you/having you as a resident when they find out where you went to school?
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There are several AVMA accredited schools overseas so these grads don't have to go through hoops to get licensed. I don't know how marketable they are though. I figure if 60% of Texas A&M grads are having trouble finding work then overseas students will likley have a tougher time. We have a Ross grad working at my clinic and she is one smart cookie but for some reason A&M would not accept her. I got her the job because I knew her and talked my boss into hiring her. There is another Ross student that will graduate next year that use to be a tech for us-my boss will likely hire her as well. I think at this point it is a "who you know" kind of job market.
I read many of the veterinary threads on Student/Dr network and many of the pre-vets are disillusioned IMO. They think it is all about treating the animal no mattter what. Many forget there is an owner attached to the pet and that it is a business. If the owner can't or is unwilling to pay then you have to make a decision-are you going to treat for free, send them home and let the pet suffer or euthanize? The economy sucks and unfortunately animals are a luxury to many people. Just this week I had a lady complaining about an extra 5$ on her bill and how she needed to get a manicure
Meanwhile, I have a parvo pup at the clinic right now that was going to be euthanized on Wednesday-I looked into his eyes and just couldn't do it-I have about 1500$ invested in him at this point. I hope he makes it
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