A considerable amount of time and education is required to
become a licensed veterinarian, including attaining a Bachelor
of Science degree in an undergraduate program, attending a
veterinary medical school, and passing a licensure exam. Those
considering a veterinary career should ideally begin preparing
in high school by taking as many science- and math-related
courses as possible. In college, it's best to enter a pre-
veterinary program. A pre-veterinarian program lasts at least
two years, though for most, it will take three to four years to
complete. Students typically major in animal science or a
related field. Common courses include biology, chemistry,
physics, genetics, biochemistry, and math. If you know which
veterinary school or schools to which you plan to apply, it's
wise to check with those schools in advance regarding which
courses they require. You should also verify that the credits
from your pre-veterinarian courses at a particular college will
transfer to the veterinary school of your choice.