Getting Into Veterinary School

Navigating vet school applications can feel like a maze but this book makes it straightforward. Informative and up to date, it is easy to dip in and out of to find the piece of info that you need, or read cover to cover to understand the process stage by stage. The example personal statements are particularly helpful along with the questions and answers for interviews. The chapter on career paths is also very useful in terms of thinking longer term or, in case it is needed, about alternatives to veterinary school with a helpful snapshot of Vet Nursing courses. The contact details for admissions teams at UK vet schools is also a huge timesaver and handy to have all in one place.

This resource is well written and explains the journey to becoming a vet. It explains the process step by step and highlights the importance of studying the right subjects at GCSE, A Level and Degree. It also has outlines post graduate courses.
There is a whole chapter on what universities offer veterinarian courses, and which is the best ones to choose. If you do not have the Standard entry level for university, if also includes a chapter on how to apply if you live outside of the UK, or a mature person or have special educational needs. It points out the importance of a good background working with animals; valuable work experience in all settlings; outstanding personal statement, application and interview; finance; and possible career paths.
It has fun chapter titles like Horses for Courses and Snakes and Ladders: Career Path that encourage you to continue reading. It has a chapter about possible diseases that animals could catch. Every chapter contains case studies and facts related to animals. It is well worth buying for any student who wishes to become a vet. As it explains the best way to succeed.

This book features quirky chapter headings covering work experience and subject choices required for veterinary school. Student case studies and the inclusion of topical and controversial issues for interview discussion enhance this guide. The Financing Your Course chapter details how to keep costs down, suggests how to augment income and gives a breakdown of additional course expenditure. The book discusses the various career path practice, government service, teaching and research. The final chapter lists veterinary schools in the United Kingdom and other valuable sources of information. A glossary is included. A thorough guide, which is highly recommended, for students considering a veterinary career