How To Become a Veterinarian | The Path

[@redchally6080]

I’m about to be 24 and I have lived on my own since I was 17 I really have not had a huge chance of making myself to be something good, I’ve steered far clear from drugs and all that bad stuff but I have been completely lost at what I want to do in life. I have been graduated from high school for almost 6 years now and it’s very depressing I have yet to go back to college for something I want to do. And I love animals they have always been my best friends through thick and thin and I would love to help animals every day of my life. Wish me luck everybody jan.15th, 2023- I will keep you all updated.

[@kristiantorres478]

Dope!

[@kittykatsublimnals7743]

Wtf are you me ?! I’m about to be 24 as well like in 18 days and im in the same boat . Idk how to even start to apply to go to school but I also wanna do something good with my life be a vet because I love animals & cause I feel like I’ve just been existing..

[@mlk7795]

I wish you the best of luck, you can do it it’ll be worth it

[@JossGarr]

Same feeling. I just started college at the age of 21, but I’m feeling so down because everyone is so young. They are like 17 or 18. I have a tremendous passion for animals. Since I was little, I remember myself helping animals. However, this whole college situation is so frustrating for me. Also, I came to US almost 3 years ago, so I had to learn English before applying to college ( community college). I feel so devastated because it took me 2 years to complete every English level. Now, I feel like I can’t do it, like I’m not enough for this career.

[@victoraguirre6481]

I’m 21 and seriously thinking about going down this path. Let me know if you did apply and how you did it cuz I’m at a loss rn???!!

[@thatskylee]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m finishing high school soon and it’s definitely scary but also exciting to start my journey as a veterinarian!

[@DrLera]

You're so welcome, best of luck on your journey!

[@mercurialgirl]

I wanted to be a vet since I was 4. I had alright grades in school and told myself I would never get accepted, so I didn’t apply. I’m 41 today and it’s still my greatest regret.

[@ulkmehh]

thank you for your help you've helped me a lot and i'm still young but i am very committed to becoming a veterinarian and iv write this all down to hopefully help me when i am older.

[@DrLera]

Best of luck, you got this!

[@miltonmumtaz6174]

I AM WORKING WITH STATE DEPARTMENT AS A VET.......LOVE THE DIFFERENT SPECIES....GOD HAS CREATED IN GENESIS CHAPTER ONE .........❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@DrLera]

That is awesome, strongly agree!

[@wisemonkey9858]

Do you have any tips for the costs of becoming a vet? The high costs are probably the next biggest challenge to becoming a vet just after the work & study skills challenges.

[@DrLera]

Hi, it truly depends on where in the world you are located. However, it is definitely quite a challenge regardless of your location. We’ll look into making a video about that topic. That is a good suggestion, thanks!

[@losertrooper9899]

I have always felt like I have had a special connection with animals and they are attached to my emotions. Ever since my cat Gremlin died I cried for days and it was hard because he was with me my whole life and I was 8 or 9 at the time then a couple months later we got another cat named Bella she is alive and healthy but soon after Gremlins brother Leo passed away, he could not eat, drink, or go to the bathroom by himself. He couldn’t walk so we put him down knowing that the next morning he would have died anyways. I was so sad I could not breathe. So we ended his suffering. I was heartbroken I didn’t know what to do because he was with me my entire life also. Everyone felt bad for me. About a year ago we got another cat Gizmo. A little while after my dad coughs a weasel and I saw him shoot it. And I was really sad.

[@autumnskidmore3528]

Great video! It definitely helped me understand a lot and was very realistic, most people don't really talk about everything to be look into or be aware of. I'm fixing to start college and start the path to become a veterinarian, it has been my dream since I was little. Thank you for just giving the information and being realistic on everything, and again great job on the video!!

[@kayw9807]

this video was very helpful from a hs senior thanks for the info

[@kayw9807]

oh i was wondering what years you graduated

[@DrLera]

Glad you found it helpful! I graduated in 2008.

[@coffeaddict247]

Thank you so much for your video, it’s incredibly helpful. I’m a high school student (starting my senior year) I’m passionate about becoming a veterinarian. I’ve been volunteering at the humane society working with cats for the past year. Are you accepting volunteers at your practice? I live 30 minutes away from your clinic and would love to volunteer during my time off.

[@japesjuice6117]

hows it going for you?

[@fuzyfuzfuz2]

Hey did you know now-a-days theyre starting to look DOWN on people who take their pre-recs at a community college because its not "rigorous enough,"..... so frustrating. I'm not going to a CC because its easy, Im goint because its CHEAP! But I don't make the decisions.

[@mareelewis7639]

This video is amazing. I know i did a lot of courses on animals not to be a vet but i wanted to either save people or animals. I wanted to change and save the world since i was 5 years old so the vet i knew when i was 13 years old said come and work with me and i could not do it. I was not strong enough with the operations but i went on to natural medicines with people and also animals. I now work and have done for 20 years in mental health. Now the virus is around i do all free world around the world so i can help people. I want to be able to help people. I am glad there is beautiful passionate people around like you. When this virus is over i am coming over to bring my service dog over to see what i can with him. He works with clients. You are awesome. Thank you.

[@DrLera]

Hi Maree! Thank you so much for watching and for your devotion, as always. It's clear that you've had a wonderful heart since you were young, and it is very impressive to hear that you've been helping people and animals. That is awesome. You are right, without passion, it means nothing. Once again, thank you for your trust, best wishes!

[@mareelewis7639]

@@DrLera Thank you so much as it means a lot. I do all free work as a counsellor and i do 18 hours a day and 7 days a week before Christmas and special events. I think we all need to support and help each other as some people have no one and must be so hard on those people. Sorry i am going on. Take care and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@tonya9773]

Thank you so much! I need your help. My daughter is in the 8 th grade. Absolutely brilliant. She makes straight A’ s high A’s. Ever sense she was in elementary school she is obsessed with being a veterinarian. I know how difficult and hard it is but we have told her no matter what we would support her in anything she wants. For years she has these huge note books and she draws the animals and every body part and it’s function. She is way above her years. She learns all the bones. It’s crazy. Here we are her passion is animals. We could be walking down the street and she sees any dog and she takes 50 pictures. She knows every breed there temperament. She going to her first year of High school. She’s already asking how she can take college classes toget her bachelors degree. I know it’s critical to take all science classes, math classes volunteer. She wants to start working now at a vet toget her experience. All of her Teachers said I had a very gifted child. Please tell me what she needs to do. Very very very active. Marshal Arts 4 years stoped at her red belt it was out fault she did get black belt. We were dealing with my son who was getting black belt and Eagle Scout. She made the volley ball high school team.lifts weights works out. Cooks, clean, laundry, bake. I was a stay at home mom and Thank God I was blessed todo that. We were talking about Ross university tonight. Looking at VT. We live in Virginia. Thank you for your help. Is it 4 year undergraduate. Then 4 for vet. Mind you she in 8 th grade and asking everyday. We sign up for her classes tomorrow at Highscool. She has had this drive sense 4 years old.

[@gh0st.1e]

I’m 18 and I’m working in my local vet clinic. It’s a small animal clinic and I need it to complete my 300 hours to get my CVA and I only have 6 hours left! I applied to a community college for two years and I plan to transfer to A&M. Do you think I am choosing the right things? Any advice or tips? I would really really appreciate it!!!!!

[@veen4481]

I hope you make it congradulations on doing a lot already

[@lifewithsy7950]

me too but i am 16 trying to get my Ged right after i will go to college i’m thinking about going into A&M a nearby college currently in Tallahassee

[@akpopstan2976]

I also hope you guys make it. Im a 17 year old myself doing my highschool and AA degree hoping to transfer to A&M for animal science as well!!

[@marianaroa8263]

I have a question!!so is it not necessary to takean undergrad in biology field to apply to a vet school? because I've heard that you have to approve that courses, so how long did take you your career since high school?

[@JamesTechJackin]

Thank you for this. Great video.

[@DrLera]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JustinHayes-qv4wo]

Thank for your sharing

[@eliettebustos7586]

Hi! Thank you for the very informative video. I had a quick question, what are the requirements to graduate from Vet school? Is there a certain GPA? Also, when did you take the state exam for your official license? After graduating from vet schooL? Thank you~

[@DrLera]

Not sure that there is a GPA requirement. But I think you're only allowed to get one or two C's. It's been a while since I graduated. You take your testing for license in your last year of vet school. Then you take your state licensure exam after you've passed your national exam

[@783c]

Thank u! U seem so nice :D the info is very useful

[@DrLera]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gamemasterinfinity5056]

Dr. L i want to make dog and cat sanctuaries with robots collecting their poop, on demand water bowls, etc. I also want to use robots to farm fruits, veggies, and fungi that the dogs and cats can eat and source Amish raised animals for the meat in the animals diets. Of course there will be great human presence around the sanctuary, i just want to be able to host as many well adjusted dogs and cats i can, kinda like a retirement home for them. I want to take things a sophisticated level with A I. Keeping track of each dog and cat

[@DrLera]

That sounds awesome. Where are you planning it?

[@gamemasterinfinity5056]

@DrLera I'm in Michigan so we'll start here, in the city of Detroit. We gotta make something solid we can replicate across the world

[@RevokeRealitea]

Im 24 and im a pretty good egg. Only drink every now and then and drug free. Unfortunately i dropped out of school cos i was emancipated and lived alone and worked 2 jobs while attending achool. After i dropped out i worked my ass off 3 dif jobs to make ends meet and wish i had a role model in my life to explain the true importance of education so that i could have understood how to actually obtain a career. As a burnt out 24 year old this is my dream im going to attempt to make a reality. Hopefully i can figure it out on my own LMAO

[@USAtexasforever]

Any idea why they don’t open up more opportunities so more students can get in?

[@Jamie-gf5hw]

I’m in 9th grade hs right now, I have a deep passion for animals and would do anything for any animal. My grades aren’t so great, and I don’t know what to study for, I’m currently taking a health class but it’s only about doctors, I don’t have any science or biology class? How can I improve

[@Nick-vd2md]

Thanks!

[@DrLera]

Thank you so much!

[@DemiRay-p5d]

I want to be a veteran when I grow up

[@DrLera]

Good luck on your journey!

[@officialwhiteblocks]

Wish you luck on the battlefield

[@oscar.v5859]

Only thing I would go to school for I love animals

[@DrLera]

That’s a great decision!

[@jennprotecc9672]

Hey I’m about to go to college in south Florida (fiu) but I’m unsure of what I should major in before going to vet school, what do you think I should major in if I’m going for the career of an exotic vet?

[@DrLera]

You're going to need all the same prerequisites for whatever kind of veterinarian you're going to be because those are pretty much weed out classes. It's going to be the same courses that somebody who's going to pharmacy would take and medical school. Except for the last 5 to 10 courses

[@ginagalindo2065]

When attending vet school do you have to live at school?

[@Rhoda23-ou1he]

I want to be a veterinary but somehow am not good in science. Am in highschool what should I do. I really like animals

[@DrLera]

It takes hard work and time, but you can do it!

[@novaaa5663]

I’m 33 years old. I feel like I’m old and not smart enough to go tru the basics such as chemistry, physics. God you know I just want to be able to help all the innocent animals of this world. I want to have enough money in case my patients don’t have enough money for the surgeries or whatever the animals need I can cover all the expenses🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 God help me

[@thehorseplays4491]

I really like science things but im not good at maths,does that mean i wont be able to be a vet?

[@DrLera]

You are going to have to take math courses to get into that school I had to take calculus physics and chemistry which required doing calculations. You might be able to get by. I would give it a shot

[@babyprincess888]

Im 20 i love animals and science i have experience with animals and i want to become a veterinarian specialist

[@DrLera]

Sounds like you are on your way. I would recommend some sort of surgery. Dentistry, general surgery, ophthalmology.

[@babyprincess888]

@@DrLera thank you so much

[@XSIOEDITZ]

Hello guys, it is second time i tried to recue a kitten but failed miserably watching, how it suffered slowly pain it's pain, I FEEL SO FUCKIMG MISERABLE HELPLESS AND FRUSTRATED, WATCHING IT DIE INFRONT OF MY EYES AND I AM SO HELPLESS THAT I CANT DO A SHIT, I HATE IT, I FUCKING HATE THIS SHIT, I ONLY CRIED, I TOOK IT TO EVERY SINGLE VETERINARY,B BUT EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM IS ILLITERATE, so i decide to watch this video,i have nothing but tears im my eyes, i will be fikishing my A levels this year i don't have biology, but hopefully that won't stop me from learning.

[@tommypurple5069]

❤❤

[@KittyxKult]

I’m 30 in social work and thinking of a career change. I’m trying to decide if I’m being silly or not. Everyone always said I should be a vet and I feel like I made a big mistake.

[@DrLera]

There is always time

[@MAVRIL-06]

It’s never too late, if you want it then go after it !

[@Moonbeam2008]

Hi I am a freshmam from NY. Do you recommend any particular colleges because I don't think I can afford Cornell?

[@DrLera]

A freshman in highschool?

[@Moonbeam2008]

@@DrLera Yes.

[@DrLera]

Well most schools are going to charge you and out of state tuition which I'm not sure how that will compare to Cornell's tuition.

[@its-killua5001]

@@DrLeraI’m in the same state I’m not sure what school to go too

[@miltonmumtaz6174]

SERVING ANIMALS SINCE 1988

[@EgorZA82]

Why science and not biology?

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

Okay you're not touching it My question's. When U take these classes for veterinarian school do you have to perform on live animals!

[@s.h.1639]

Why would you perform on dead animals?

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

@@s.h.1639 why would you perform on ANIMAL'S in the first place because you know in the end they DiE!!! Just like when we dissected freaking frogs!🐸 in junior high. Use prisoners! They deserve it nOT innocent ANIMAL'S🐰🐹🐱🐶🐒👎🏼💔 Prisoners in JAIL that have done disgusting thing's. That's what they deserve!👍🏼

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

@@s.h.1639 why would you make innocent ANIMAL'S that did nothing to you suffer?

[@arealhauntedhouse4171]

@@s.h.1639 why do you think this is okay? And why aren't you answering any of my questions???😠

[@AstroSums]

@@arealhauntedhouse4171smh I hope you feel better and I hope you go to prison because you are uninformed that some go there when they should’ve got an lawyer who can help them but they can’t and the system got them fucked over so you on some dumb shit