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Tell me the steps I need to take to become a veterinarian.
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1. Earn a bachelor's degree in biology, zoology, animal science or a related field.
2. Meet all prerequisites for veterinary school such as courses in chemistry, biochemistry, animal nutrition, anatomy, physiology and microbiology.
3. Take the Veterinary College Admission Test (VCAT) and Gain admission to an accredited veterinary medicine program.
4. Complete the required coursework, typically four to five years, in a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
5. Complete one or two years of practical experience either through an internship, in a clinic or in a research setting.
6. Obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state you want to work in.
7. Take specialty training or complete a few-month-long intensive program in veterinary specialties such as dermatology, cardiology or ophthalmology.
8. Consider practice ownership or teaching veterinary medicine as a career option.