Essay On How To Become A Licensed Veterinarian

There are six steps to become a licensed veterinarian. The earning of two degrees’, the courses that are recommended, the extra certifications required to specialize in particular fields, the testing to pass on to the next step to become a licensed veterinarian, the veterinary experience to get on your feet and an idea of what is expected, and lastly, the interview process. Once a student has gone through all six steps, then the student is transitioning into a doctor of veterinary medicine. To become a licensed veterinarian, a student must major in either a science or mathematics degree. As a personal reference, I am considering majoring in microbiology/pre-veterinary medicine. Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms. Examples of microbiology are bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Students will take about four to five years of studying before they graduate with their bachelor’s degree. During the course of the students’ undergraduate studies, it is recommended that the students maintain a grade point average of a 3.5 or higher. During a students’ undergraduate years at …show more content…
Both the bachelor’s and the Doctor of Veterinary Medical degree is a four to five-year study. During veterinary medical school, the student will learn about specializing in small animals, large animals, mixed animals and even exotic mammals. My personal interest is mixed animals; I would be working with not only companion animals, such as dogs and rabbits, but I would be working with horses and livestock as well. During the final year of veterinary medical school, the student will be required to prepare and register for the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination. The NAVLE is comprised of 360 multiple-choice questions. The exam lasts approximately six to eight hours, with a 15-minute orientation and a 45-minute