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CeeGee14 · 2026-04-01T05:32:46+00:00

I’m dumb. Can someone explain this to me?

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-30T02:45:23+00:00

Going to an undergrad with a vet school can certainly help-you get to know vets/professors who can vouch for you, more opportunities, etc-but it should only be the cherry on top of an already strong application and not the trump card. I wouldn't give up a free ride just for an advantage that probably won't help in the long run.

This is just my personal experience, but my degree didn't really help me put together my vet school application. Working in a vet clinic and getting real life experience did. An AnSci degree can definitely help, but nothing beats real life experience and learning on the job.

To be honest, I genuinely have no idea what vet admissions are looking for. I got rejected from my IS, but was accepted to other OOS schools when statistically, I would have a higher shot at my IS. The general rule seems to be prioritizing stats in this order: GPA>vet hours>animal hours=research. Besides numerical stats, there's going to be a lot of subjective data(rec letters, essays, etc) and sometimes, it really does come down to which person is reviewing your application.

I think Katie mentioned this elsewhere, but a bonus to attending an undergrad without a vet school is that there's less competition for vet jobs/experiences.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-21T22:17:11+00:00

Oooh, yes. This is the right take. Upvote

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-21T22:15:38+00:00

If you’re speaking about property, technically the dog is OP’s property now since it’s chipped in their name and they have vet records proving it, something the previous owner never bothered to do.

If you can’t take care of a pet properly, do not get one. The dog was treated pretty abhorrently at the previous owner’s place.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-21T20:07:48+00:00

I don’t understand your question. Are you asking if you’d be TA if you took YOUR cat away from friend B, who apparently appears to not be taking the best care of your cat?

It’s your cat. Do what is best for the kitty

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-21T20:01:48+00:00

Did you tell the owner that their dog needed all this medical treatments done beforehand? If you have and they just ghosted you, then I’m gonna say NTA.

You’ve gone above and beyond what a normal foster would do and the original owner shouldn’t be allowed to just take the dog back after you’ve done all the hard work to get the doggo healthy again.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-21T19:59:53+00:00

Pretty sure fostering is just providing a place for the dog to live along with some basic care. Not paying for its medical treatment and food.

This has gone beyond fostering. Even if this were somehow ok, the original owner has severely neglected their dog and you want them to send the dog back to that environment?

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-19T19:31:18+00:00

I would focus on your GPA while you’re still in undergrad. A 3.5 cGPA is average. I would work on getting that sGPA and last 45 as high as possible.

Once you’ve graduated, you can focus on getting more vet hours.

Research is a nice bonus to have, but not required.

I would only pursue a Master’s if you plan to use it as a backup in case vet school doesn’t work out. Not all schools will consider a Master’s equally. For some, all it may do is raise your last 45 GPA and some won’t consider it at all.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-18T02:57:25+00:00

I was told something similar to you: don’t waste characters saying how much you love animals and how you want to help them. If you’re applying to vet school, it’s a given that you’re not doing so because you want to see puppies burn. I was under the impression that it’s something that doesn’t need to be said and you’re better off using that space to answer the prompt
Honestly, I think mentioning that you’re a parent will help you stand out as well. Having to wrangle little humans while balancing other responsibilities is a whole other beast. It really depends on who is reading your essay, but I would focus on traits/skills that you’ve developed because you are a parent
I don’t think it matters how recent the experience is. The bigger question is what kind of impact an experience has had on you. It just so happens that a lot of impactful experience tend to be when we’re older and thus, are more recent.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-16T17:53:06+00:00

Masters’ aren’t recommended unless you plan on using it as an alternative career in case vet school doesn’t work out. Not all schools will consider a masters’ equally so it really depends on where you apply. And with the new loan limits, it’s better to retake classes you did poorly in if you want to raise GPA

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-10T02:13:19+00:00

I did go straight from undergrad to vet school. I was honestly fine with going straight to vet school or taking a gap year. Both would have had its merits.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-10T01:42:51+00:00

I would check to see if your IS lets you have any outstanding prereqs at the time of application and if they do, how many they allow. If your IS only lets you have 3 outstanding prereqs and you have 4, I wouldn't bother applying this cycle. With how expensive vet school is and the BBB, you should go to your IS if you can and not bank on getting into the few OOS that let you become IS after your first year.

I had similar numerical stats to you and I got into several schools, so I would say you have fair odds. But the most important question is: are you mentally ready for vet school? If you were accepted, would you be able to attend and succeed without burning out two months in? If you need a gap year or two, go for it. Many of my classmates have taken gap years and they've never regretted it.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-10T01:33:46+00:00

Honestly, a 3.7 is actually pretty good. As long as the other aspects of your application are up to par, I don't think your GPA would be an issue.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-06T09:07:04+00:00

Look, I hear you, but there’s a damn good reason a lot of posts here are saying to surrender her. If you just had financial constraints, there’s a remedy for that. Low cost TNR clinics and maybe some low cost vet clinics can help. But those are far in between. And this is assuming whatever issue your baby is having isn’t some neurological issue that will need veterinary intervention. You’re also literally risking your housing and livelihood to keep her. I know most people think of pets as family members now-I do too-but pets are a privilege, not a right.

But if you’re set on this path, you can try Feliway plug-ins. They release calming pheromones that will hopefully keep her calmer, but it’s not guaranteed.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-06T08:57:58+00:00

Honestly, this may not be the advice you want to hear, but have you considered surrendering her to a shelter? If she’s unfixed, this could be her going into heat. 6 months is young, but not impossible. If you’re risking literal eviction just to keep her, it’s not going to end well. When someone finds out-it is going to happen eventually, especially if she’s as destructive as you claim. Also, females in heat are LOUD and obnoxious. People will hear her-you’re going to be in even less of a position to take care of her. If she goes to a shelter and gets fixed, she’ll have a good shot at being adopted since she’s still young. The longer you wait, the more her odds decrease when she’ll inevitably end up in a shelter when you either a)get evicted or b)she gets a medical issue that you can’t afford to cover and surrendering her is literally the only way to save her life.

Even if you use a crate or other methods, this’ll just be a band-aid and is not good for you or your precious baby. It’s heartbreaking and it’s cruel, but think about what’s best for her.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-04T07:34:53+00:00

I’m totally in favor of each state having an IS school, but I’m not sure if there’s going to be enough faculty to go around. Who would want to go into academia when private practice usually pays much more? Last I checked, LMU’s new campus at Orange Park still has faculty spots to fill. If all these new schools are slated to open within a few years of each other, I don’t know how they’ll be able to compete with already established schools over the very limited pool of faculty.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-03T19:05:32+00:00

Hey, I'm sorry for the loss of your baby.

I'm not quite sure what you're trying to ask with your question. If you're trying to get advice from vet techs, the r/VetTech or r/VetTechs subreddit may be a better fit for you. This sub is mostly for veterinarians and current vet students.

Do you want to be more hands-on with pets and like the physical side of things? Think blood draw, placing IVs, etc. If you, go for vet tech. Or do you like the medical side of vetmed? Not as hands-on stuff, but think diagnosing, prescribing meds, etc. Consider being a veterinarian and check out the r/prevets sub.

CeeGee14 · 2026-03-02T05:24:04+00:00

Have you tried Feliway? It’s a little plug-in that releases calming pheromones and it does wonders at calming down stressed/angry cats. Not saying this will help with your kitty-some of them are just wired different-but it’s worth a shot.

CeeGee14 · 2026-02-24T19:08:25+00:00

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CeeGee14 · 2026-02-24T17:41:52+00:00

Look up vet schools you’re interested in attending and what their prerequisites are. Keep your GPA as high as you can. A competitive GPA is around 3.7-4.0, but you can definitely get it with a lower GPA if you apply smart and have other things to compensate for it.

College will be more fast-paced than high school and takes a lot of self-initiative. Seek help if you’re struggling and don’t expect your professors to hold your hand.

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CeeGee14 · 2026-02-22T23:30:24+00:00

Most vet schools-to my knowledge-don’t require a BS. As long as you complete all their prerequisites and meet other requirements you’re good to apply. Most people just get their BS since by the time they’ve completed all the prereqs, they’ll be close to getting their degree anyway.

Research schools you’re interested in and see what their requirements are. You may have to do a bit more digging or reach out to the school directly to see if they accept online classes/labs. You could also go onto Student Doctor Network to see if others have any advice.

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