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What's it like to be a veterinarian? Tips for aspiring vets.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered

Hi, so this isn't exactly pet related, but I have always wanted to be a vet. I'm fifteen, and was wondering if there were any tips or opinions on how being a vet is that I could get? I don't exactly know a reliable source of information about being a veterinarian, so I was also wondering if there were any websites you suggest I look at about what I'd need to do to turn my childhood dream into a career.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 14th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Being a veterinarian is a very rewarding career. It is a long and difficult journey to become a veterinarian but it is certainly worth it if you like it. I would encourage you to start by trying to get more experience in the field. You could consider working with a veterinarian or at least shadowing so that you can get a better idea of how being a veterinarian really is. You can also get more information by looking into veterinary school websites so that you get an idea of the requirements needed to get into school. Best of luck in your journey!

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