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Many pre-veterinary students ask the question, "What classes should I be taking?" Here is a list of recommended classes, and when the average pre-veterinary student takes their exams and applies. However, it is important to note that every student has their own path. Not every student will take all of these classes, or finish in 4 years. Many pre-health students take a gap year after graduating undergraduate school. In the section under applying to veterinary school you will find more information about veterinary school requirements.
Work with your advisor to plan courses and experiences that will help you to prepare for application to vet school.
Complete
General chemistry
General biology
Check out library, internet and career services’ veterinary-related resources
Start job shadowing, summer enrichment and/or volunteer experience with both people and animals
Review veterinary school catalogs and/or websites, then touch base with your pre-professional advisor. See the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges for specific schools’ requirements.
Continue to work with your advisor to plan courses and experiences that will help you to prepare for application to vet school.
Complete
Organic chemistry
Physics
Check out library, internet and career services’ veterinary-related resources
Continue to job shadowing, summer enrichment and/or volunteer experience with both people and animals
Look more in-depth into schools that you are interested in. Reach out or visit
Complete prerequisite requirements
Prepare to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Apply for admission at least a year in advance of when you want to enter veterinary school. So take the GRE no later than spring of your junior year
Fulfill service, shadowing and other non-academic prerequisites set forth by your chosen schools.
Gather letters of evaluation from faculty and others
Finish courses that you may not have taken yet.
Take advantage of interview practice programs offered by Pre-Professional Health Programs before veterinary school interviews
Complete forms for financial aid
Send thank you notes to evaluators, advisors and mentors
During summers, take advantage of internship opportunities, or other opportunities that are going to get you hands-on experience and expand your knowledge of the field via jobs, volunteering, job shadowing, ect.
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