Five Steps Students Should Take to Prepare for Vet School

Getting into veterinary school is highly competitive and even more difficult than getting into medical school. That is because there are only 30 accredited vet schools in the United States — compared to more than 140 medical schools— and the acceptance rate ranges between 10 and 15 percent.
Yet students can increase their odds of being accepted into vet school if they follow a few key steps during high school. Here are five strategies that will help students achieve their dream of becoming a veterinarian.
1. Accumulate Animal Experience
Vet schools require that applicants have a significant number of hours of veterinary experience, and most successful applicants have over 800 hours. The best time to start this is in high school, when students are under less pressure and have more time.