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What's the minimum age requirement for volunteering at a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 8 lbs

How old do you have to be to volunteer at a veterinarian office?

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2019

It depends on the office and what duties the volunteer would have. If there is a specific hospital you are interested in you could contact them directly. Shadowing might be an option if volunteers aren’t needed.

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