Students

Did you always want to be a Vet?

Everyone tells you when you are young that ‘if you want to get anywhere in life you have to work hard at school’ and this is especially true if you have any aspirations to become a vet. Anybody planning on becoming a veterinary surgeon can not be adverse to ‘putting the hours in’ and the hard work starts at school. I remember at school being constantly asked to consider what other options I might consider as a career if I did not succeed at becoming a vet.

What grades do you need to become a Vet?

Good grades at GCSE’s and A-levels give you the very best chance of getting in to one of the few veterinary colleges, but, if you don't consider yourself a 'grade A student' and everything inside you says you want to be a vet, don't give up!

If I’m not a straight A student can I still become a Vet?

Not everything about getting into vet school boils down to grades and something that really makes a vet school application stand out is work experience. The more variety of experience with farm animals, horses and small animals you can get the better when it comes to standing out to the people on the selection board. This really shows that you have a good understanding of what is involved in being a vet and at the same time you will have got an excellent insight into the profession which should confirm to you that this is the profession you want to be a member of.

What is your favourite thing about being a Farm Vet?

Do not let anyone put you off pursing this path if it is what you really want to do, but be prepared that being a vet is more a lifestyle than a job with long hours and plenty of ups and downs.But it is a job that is full of challenges and satisfaction I can assure you that no two days are the same!