Since you need to make money and don’t have volunteer time, try to find a job with animals. An animal shelter, boarding kennels, or animal daycare are all good starts. Also, many vet clinics hire people such as yourself to be aides – help with taking care of overnight pets (walking, feeding, etc.) Or, if you live in a rural area, try to become a hand on a ranch or at a stable.

Also, contact schools now. You will not actually be applying, but write letters of interest to all vet schools you might consider attending. They will be very glad to send you informational packets and the admissions counselors can give you the best info. about how to prepare for applying, being admitted, and entering your freshman year. Plus, when you actually do apply, someone may remember your name and remember that you had to foresight to contact them early.

So, work with animals now.

Contact schools now.

Keep up the good work in high school, and take whatever science classes you have available.

The lage animal vets are in high demand and states are putting up the money to get more.