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Veterinarian's Path
 Education  Work Experience  Activities
  Relevant high school classes - biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, speech, algebra, English
  College - Kansas State University, three and a half year degree (Pre-Veterinary) plus four additional years at Kansas State University for her doctorate of veterinary medicine
  High school - Worked summers as a recreational assistant and as a riding camp counselor
  College - Worked as a night and weekend veterinary intern handling emergency calls
  High school - Member of the biology, science and math clubs as well as active in basketball, volleyball and gymnastics
  College - Member of animal science clubs and Block and Bridle

 

Recommended Path
 Education  Work Experience  Activities
  High School - Refer to the chart below
  College - Four-year degree in animal science or pre-veterinary curriculum plus four years' veterinary school
  High school - Volunteer to walk pets or clean cages at your local veterinary practice or animal shelter. Job shadow a veterinarian at the practice or when he/she goes out on calls.
  College - Work nights or weekend at a local veterinarian or animal shelter.
  High school - Participate in extracurricular activities such as science clubs, speech and sports. Also join organizations such as 4-H and show animals at county and state fairs.
  College - Participate as a member of The American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association or Block and Bridle
 Education - High School
SUBJECT GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12
Math Algebra Geometry Calculus Probability & Statistics
English English English English
Applied Communications 		English
Applied Communications
Science Physical Science Biology or
Chemistry 		Chemistry or
Applied Biology/Chemistry 		Anatomy of
Advanced Biology or Physics
Social Studies/Humanities As required As required Psychology Sociology Government and Economics
Physical Education/Health As required As required As required As required
Technical Classes Keyboarding, Business, Computer Applications Keyboarding, Business, Computer Applications Keyboarding, Business, Computer Applications Keyboarding, Business, Computer Applications
Source: Choices CT, 2001 Bridges.com, Inc.

 

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