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How do I become a veterinarian? What's the path to vet school?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 lbs

how did you become a vet i need to know more about a vet for my school paper and i am wanting to be one

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2017

I would recommend a pet coach consult so you can ask more detailed questions. The above question is still pretty general. Most of us went to a 4 year college than vet school afterwards which is 4 years. Hope that helps

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