DVM

cheerfulgreek · #1 04-30-2007, 01:45 AM

I'm just wondering is there anyone going to school to be a DVM. I just got accepted to the school I want to go to, and I just wanted to know what I'm getting myself into.

AKA_Monet · #2 04-30-2007, 02:13 AM

My husband attended LSU vet school. I work with numerous vets who attended schools from all over.

It's like medical school, but harder... And you probably are in the Atlantic coast? Some large animal, but more exotics...

And be patient.

And CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

cheerfulgreek · #3 04-30-2007, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

My husband attended LSU vet school. I work with numerous vets who attended schools from all over.

It's like medical school, but harder... And you probably are in the Atlantic coast? Some large animal, but more exotics...

And be patient.

And CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Thank you AKA_Monet.

Scandia · #4 04-30-2007, 06:12 AM

My brother is a DVM.

It was very difficult indeed. He studied so much, he did not have time even for exercise at times. But he's not the biggest fan of exercise around, so take that with a grain of salt.

Though the state he went in has many livestock farms, he did take many exotics classes and now does all the exotics (ie- not dogs or cats) at his clinic.

KSUViolet06 · #5 04-30-2007, 02:05 PM

I dated a guy who was in vet school. He told me that it was quite difficult, more than medical school. Which is probably true. Doctors only deal with humans, while vets have to be prepared to deal with whatever comes through the door (cat, dog, fish, bird, lizard, etc).

When my good friend talked to him about becoming a vet hegave her this piece of advice: "Forget everything you THOUGHT being a vet was going to be like."

cheerfulgreek · #6 04-30-2007, 05:02 PM

I hear that a lot, with it being difficult and all.

I just hope I have a little free time.

Senusret I · #7 04-30-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I'm just wondering is there anyone going to school to be a DVM. I just got accepted to the school I want to go to, and I just wanted to know what I'm getting myself into.

Congrats! I don't know how hard it is once you get there, but my line mate in APO applied at least once before, if not twice before she got in.

cheerfulgreek · #8 04-30-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Congrats! I don't know how hard it is once you get there, but my line mate in APO applied at least once before, if not twice before she got in.

Thanks. I just hope I survive.

AKA_Monet · #9 05-20-2007, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I hear that a lot, with it being difficult and all.

I just hope I have a little free time.

Sweetheart, you are not going to have any free time...

Now, you should have an inkling about how you see yourself afterward.

The reason why I say these things is because my husband is out of town for a week taking a special class for the "ACLAM" Lab Animal Boards in July. A secondary board exam after your DVM.

You can think about these things after your first semester...

cheerfulgreek · #10 05-20-2007, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Sweetheart, you are not going to have any free time...

Now, you should have an inkling about how you see yourself afterward.

The reason why I say these things is because my husband is out of town for a week taking a special class for the "ACLAM" Lab Animal Boards in July. A secondary board exam after your DVM.

You can think about these things after your first semester...

I know.

The good thing is I have an interview at a clinic near the apartment I want to move into. The interview is on Wednesday. I'm driving out there so the drive should be fun. I'll be working at the front desk

but I would hope to be able to assist the vets too, of course if I get the job.

AKA_Monet · #11 05-20-2007, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I know.

The good thing is I have an interview at a clinic near the apartment I want to move into. The interview is on Wednesday. I'm driving out there so the drive should be fun. I'll be working at the front desk

but I would hope to be able to assist the vets too, of course if I get the job.

Well, if you enjoy this kind of work, then you are better off. Because if it something you are not dedicated to, you will be disheartened.

This work is labor intensive, it is one client after another. And it is counter intuitive because animals do not speak a English...

Your other alternative is to get in at your university's research division. If they work with animals, they MUST have vets. You need to find them. And the pay is not that bad.

If you work with the laboratory animals, you will gain an appreciation of the veterinary field overall. Now, if you cannot handle how they are cared for, then you probably need to be in private practice. However, you get the diversity of animal care because the vets at college must follow all laws because there is so much oversight. Lemme put it to you this way, you don't want PETA to show up at your door...

cheerfulgreek · #12 05-20-2007, 03:19 AM

I know I'll love it. I love animals so much. I currently work at a clinic now, and sometimes I assist the vets with the animals. It's so much fun! Yes, it does get very busy. What do you mean animals don't speak english? Yes they do.

I would rather work in a private practice, but either way I'll be happy. My ultimate goal is to start my own private practice, but that's some very long years away.

AKA_Monet · #13 05-20-2007, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

I know I'll love it. I love animals so much. I currently work at a clinic now, and sometimes I assist the vets with the animals. It's so much fun! Yes, it does get very busy. What do you mean animals don't speak english? Yes they do.

I would rather work in a private practice, but either way I'll be happy. My ultimate goal is to start my own private practice, but that's some very long years away.

All the current vets say take some business classes whenever you can... Like your business plan, etc.

And animals speaking English, maybe you are Dr. Doolittle...

cheerfulgreek · #14 05-20-2007, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

All the current vets say take some business classes whenever you can... Like your business plan, etc.

And animals speaking English, maybe you are Dr. Doolittle...

My major in undergrad was zoology with a minor in chemistry. I haven't had very many business classes, but that sounds like a great idea.

Oh, I love Dr. Doolittle!