Want to Become an Animal Doc? First Ask Yourself These 6 Questions
By Paula Fitzsimmons
Veterinary medicine has got to be one of the most undervalued professions on the planet. The path to becoming a veterinarian begins with rigorous academic training . . . at great personal financial expense that often leads to debt.
Vets get pooped on and bitten by their patients – no animal in his or her right mind actually looks forward to seeing the vet.
They also regularly deal with a range of human personalities and quirks. For instance, not everyone understands why they actually have to pay more than a few bucks for professional services. As if vets should work for free.