Should I become a vet?
Asked by albinoTrees
I'm in my junior year at high school, and I've always wanted to be a veterinarian. After finding out more about the career though, I'm not sure anymore. I love animals... but I'm worried later in life I will regret my decision if I'm having financial difficulties. I was considering a dental hygienist... I know I wouldn't enjoy that job as much, but it has a lot better wages. It would be great if a vet could tell me they really love their job. Thanks a million :).

Best Answer:
Dental hygienist doesn't necessarily make more than a veterinarian. Veterinarians start out making about $60,000/year and that's about average overall for hygeinists. So, I think that 10 years into either field a veterinarian would be making more. However, it is more expensive to go to vet school than dental hygiene school and you would graduate with a lot of debt. You shouldn't base your decision solely on money. Veterinarians make enough to be comfortable even with those loans. But, being a vet is more than just liking animals. You have to like medicine and science as well and do well in science courses. It's difficult to be a vet and many people who go into it based solely on a love of animals and don't enjoy any of the other aspects end up getting burned out. Loving animals too much can often get in the way if you're a vet because you have to euthanize animals, sometimes for silly reasons and you have to deal with owners that aren't treating their animals the way you think they should be. The best way to decide if veterinary medicine is for you is to spend some time working in a vet clinic. This is required anyway if you decide to go on to vet school. Even if it's only in a voluntary, or observational role you will get to see exactly what a veterinarian has to do all day long
Vet student
Answered by altaira_3

its always best to have a career u like. if u get lots of money for u job but complety hate it, than thATS when u will regret
Answered by Jennnnaaaaaa

I'Ve got a vet friend-over her 40ies and her job is her life and her passion. Now she is working for an organization about animal rights. If this is what you want, don't be afraid and go for it.
Answered by seriously?!

Try to work or volunteer at a vet hospital to get a feel for the work. I used to want to be a veterinarian because I love animals too, but it is a lot of school. First you need a bachelors, which takes four years, and then you need your DVM, which is another four years. And, the undergraduate curriculum is heavy in the math and sciences (calculus, physics, chemistry, biology). I wasn't good at this coursework, so now I plan to do either law or guide dog mobility training. But, if you're a math/science person and you're willing to do the schooling, I say go for it!
Answered by dani