What do I do if my child wants to be a vet?

Starting in high school, kids who want to be veterinarians should begin to consider what it takes academically and experience-wise to get into vet school. Ways to get animal experience are to volunteer at kennels, shelters and other animal operations or to work as a veterinary assistant.

What is the youngest veterinarian?

Dr. Lawrence M. Fox
A native of Chicago, Dr. Lawrence M. Fox received his DVM degree from the University of Illinois in 1968. At the time, he was the youngest veterinarian in the country.

Why do kids want to be veterinarians?

The number one career choice of children ages 9 to 12 is veterinarian. As a veterinarian, these kids hold you in high esteem. They need to see and touch animals. They need to know that they should never pick up an injured animal.

What books should I read if I want to be a vet?

Must-Have Summer Reads: 5 Books Featuring Veterinarians

• The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients: Edited by Lucy H.
• The Patron Saint of Lost Dogs:
• All Things Bright and Beautiful:
• The Gift of Pets: Stories Only a Vet Could Tell:
• Good Dog, Paw!:

What are some bad things about being a veterinarian?

The job can be stressful emotionally because they see sick, abused and dying animals. They often perform unpleasant procedures, such as collecting urine specimens or helping to euthanize sick animals. Among the negative aspects of a veterinary career is the fact that animals can be unpredictable.

What is the average age of a veterinarian?

43 years old
The average age of an employed Veterinarian is 43 years old. The most common ethnicity of Veterinarians is White (85.4\%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6\%) and Asian (5.2\%).

At what age do people go to vet school?

But the truth is that veterinary students now average about 24 years of age at time of admission, which is two to three years beyond what it was just three decades ago. And that age is decidedly on the ascent, which is why it’s now common for classes to have students in their 40s and 50s.