How long is veterinary school?

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A few days ago

Rhonda

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Four years after earning your bachelors degree.

Vets have more education than M.D.s, since an animal cannot talk and tell you where it hurts, how long, etc.

Best wishes.

7 years ago

Well it is technically 8 years, However there are a few (like myself) that opt to get a masters degree before applying into veterinary school. Veterinary school is considered to be the most difficult graduate school to get into. Veterinary school also has the highest entry level requirements to get into. Because of this many people choose to get a masters degree to make themselves more likely to get in. For example: I am about to graduate with a bachelors degree of liberal arts with a minor in biology. I have met most of the vet school requirements except for 6 hours of chemistry and another 3 hours of biochemistry. I am planning on applying for a masters degree in Veterinary Public Health. I plan on finishing up my course deficiencies for veterinary school while im in my masters program. Also a masters degree in Veterinary Public Health has a mandatory clinical component in where you have to intern with a Public Health Veterinarian. Once I am done I AM WAY MORE LIKELY TO BE ACCEPTED INTO VETERINARY SCHOOL THAN SOME 22 YEAR OLD that just barely graduated from undergrad school with no clinical direct experience in the veterinary field. Like I said before Veterinary school is THE HARDEST professional graduate school to get into and also has the highest entry level requirements. Do not feel bad if you do not get in (chances are you won’t). Have a good back up plan in case you don’t get in. Thats why Im getting a masters in Veterinary Public Health. In case the Vet Schools don’t accept me, I’ll still be qualified to work in the Veterinary Healthcare field via Agriculture and Livestock Inspections. Hope this info helps folks.