I'm a 3rd year vet student in Vienna, Austria. If there are any other vet students out there who would like to get in contact and have a bit of a chat, I'd be glad to hear from you!! https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,78#msg-78Tue, 26 May 2026 04:11:01 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22451#msg-22451 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22451#msg-22451
It sounds like you've got a good grounding of animal experience there. Academically its much more challening to aim to be a vet than to get into veterinary nursing. For all the university vet colleges you will need high grades in science and/or maths A levels. For vet nursing the minimum is 5 grade C or above GCSE's but there are also Animal Diploma courses that you can take that lead onto vet nursing.

Take a look on www.rcvs.org.uk and also www.bvna.org.uk for more info


Good luck with your studies]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsSat, 15 Jun 2013 11:16:27 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22428#msg-22428 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22428#msg-22428Here are my options:

Geography
History
Buisness studies
Art
Obviously I take science but not triple
I am In set one for English and do English lit which I already have a b in

My current grades or target grades

I have had a a* in buissnes studies mock exams giving a strong indication of my real grade later this year
Predicted c in maths As its not my best subject
B in my biology ISA
C in my phisycs ISA
still waiting to do my chemistry one
Predicted b in biology gcse and cs in only sciences
Predicted B in history could get A
Predicted b in geography
A in religious studies.

My dad is a farmer and I have grown up around animals all my life I've lamed many sheep and other important things
I also have 2 horses and know lots of things about them and recently had one put to sleep and delt with it really well considering I was the owner I am comfortable around animals at all times

My work experience is at a country park farm with many animals
Thanks georgia]]> Georgia Veterinary StudentsWed, 05 Jun 2013 19:52:15 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22219#msg-22219 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22219#msg-22219
Your Mum is right there is lots of usage of computers and complicated equipment in veterinary medicine. You do need the main science subjects for your eventual A level choices. I am not in a position to advise you about the rest of your particular subject options but if its of help I think you should consider picking your strongest subjects or those that interest you most. Good luck.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsSat, 16 Mar 2013 15:15:37 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22091#msg-22091 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22091#msg-22091I need to pick two options at my school and I'm in the top set for English maths and science and you have to do English, maths and science .So because of this I will do all 3 sciences but I don't know what,stuff for my options I will get to pick two options , every year from year 9 , so that makes 6 options . I was thinking I.C.T ? Because my mum said people need too use a lot of computers and machinery . I also thought Art ? Because of drawing stuff ? But I don't really know what stuff I need to pick ! But there is now vet or animal things for options , it's so annoying !!!!!!! So I don't know what to pick advice please .

Maybe Geography,History,P.E , Bussness studies ,Spanish , a language , whatever Cause there is loads ...]]> Elika Veterinary StudentsMon, 04 Feb 2013 21:37:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22072#msg-22072 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,22072#msg-22072
I am not at all surprised that you are thinking about this now. I was 11yrs old when I decided I wanted to be a vet. Subject choice is very important. In short its mainly science subjects and high grades in them which are going to help you succeed. Here's a link to follow to get more information
[www.rcvs.org.uk]
Good Luck]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsThu, 31 Jan 2013 13:37:54 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,21778#msg-21778 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,21778#msg-21778
I am just looking round on the internet, seeing what sort GCSE's I need. You may be thinking why, at my age, but I have wanted to be a vet for as long as I can remember. I am confused because I don't have an idea what sort of subjects I need and grades too. I will be really happy if you could tell me what I need to know.

Many Thanks,

Summer]]> 13 year old who's confused! Veterinary StudentsSat, 12 Jan 2013 20:47:37 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,20227#msg-20227 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,20227#msg-20227My names holly and im 13 (year 9). I have been reading this forum all evening and have gathered that I will be needing 5 A grades at GCSE in sciences, maths and english and all the others grades A-C. Also, at A levels I need AAB in biology, chemistry and physics/maths and as much varied work experience as I can. I was just wondering if GCSEs are easier than me and my friends think? Because I really want this and my older cousins say that they were easier than they think but they didn't take some of the subjects I will be. I hope someone can give me an idea of how hard I will need to revise in the future!!! :D
xxxx]]> Holly x Veterinary StudentsSun, 16 Oct 2011 18:12:49 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,20185#msg-20185 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,20185#msg-20185 Leah Veterinary StudentsMon, 10 Oct 2011 20:35:08 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,19676#msg-19676 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,19676#msg-19676I am also 13 (in year 9) and I am determined to be a vet. At our age I think the most you can do it help out at local kennels or stables either cleaning out the cages or walking the dogs with an adult. I think you have to be older to do any work experience at a veterinary centre but still contact them and see if there's anything you can do.
Good luck,
Saskia]]> Saskia Veterinary StudentsSun, 21 Aug 2011 08:06:59 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,19593#msg-19593 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,19593#msg-19593
I am 13 years old, almost 14, and really want to be a vet when I'm older. I have an idea on the subjects I will take and have quite alot of experience with animals etc.

I was just wondering if there is anywhere I could get more experience with animals at this age or do I have to be older? (There are a couple of vets and a pet shop locally)]]> Charlotte Veterinary StudentsMon, 08 Aug 2011 14:00:23 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,18601#msg-18601 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,18601#msg-18601 MarkRicher Veterinary StudentsSat, 16 Apr 2011 19:39:12 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,18591#msg-18591 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,18591#msg-18591 Charlotte :) Veterinary StudentsThu, 14 Apr 2011 17:43:22 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,18520#msg-18520 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,18520#msg-18520-------------------------------------------------------
Hi,
I really want to become a vet but i want to take health and social care GCSE, is that a good option or not? Please reply.
Thanks.]]> S Veterinary StudentsSun, 03 Apr 2011 16:02:28 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15895#msg-15895 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15895#msg-15895I would talk with some people who are vet or wants so be a vet like me and, in preference, are english or works in England.
So, please contact me...]]> Sofia Alves Veterinary StudentsFri, 12 Feb 2010 18:21:20 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15674#msg-15674 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15674#msg-15674 riaz ali Veterinary StudentsFri, 22 Jan 2010 12:59:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15644#msg-15644 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15644#msg-15644i am picking my gcses now
i am just wondering can i still be a vet if i do double sciences which is core and additional which gets me 2 gcses or do i have to do triple]]> keleigh Veterinary StudentsMon, 18 Jan 2010 17:11:40 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15643#msg-15643 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15643#msg-15643
I'm 13 yrs of age and got a passion for helping animals


I love animals

From phoebeey]]> Phoebeey Veterinary StudentsMon, 18 Jan 2010 16:17:07 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15530#msg-15530 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,15530#msg-15530

I am 13 years old, and have always dreamed of being a vet. I have a cat at home, and absolutely ADORE animals! I was wondering what GCSE subjects I should take. I am already doing French, English, IT, and the 3 sciences. I am thinking of also taking Geography and Economics, but I don't know if that would be the right choice. Could you please tell me what other subjects I should take, or if I should drop the ones I already have? PLEASE!?!


Thank you very much!!!


-Haley Mument]]> Haley Mument Veterinary StudentsMon, 11 Jan 2010 19:13:23 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14317#msg-14317 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14317#msg-14317
I beleive that chemistry biology and physics is the best selection, and a foreign language as your fourth subject would be ideal, but others may have a different view.

w]]> Walter Beswick Veterinary StudentsSun, 30 Aug 2009 21:07:48 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14313#msg-14313 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14313#msg-14313I am 17 years old and from Ireland. I have just recently received my GCSE results and got 6A*s and 4A's. I have great ambitions of going to university to study veterinary medicine after completing my a-levels.The only problems is that I am torn on what subjects to chose. I am definately choosing chemistry, biology and maths and I want to study a fourth but am unsure between physics and art. I am aware that art would be of no use to an aspiring vet and is a very time consuming a-level but I thought it would be good to choose a non-science, practical subject to show the universities that I am a rounded character, as well as the fact that I love art!! However my teachers told me that I got my best score in the physics exam! I am completely torn!! They also suggested that I keep on 5 a-levels. What I would like to ask is would the extra stress be worth it and do the subject I love or should I just do the three sciences and maths?]]> Mairead Veterinary StudentsSun, 30 Aug 2009 16:37:38 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14285#msg-14285 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14285#msg-14285thanks,
Lucy :)]]> Lucy Veterinary StudentsFri, 28 Aug 2009 15:18:42 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14274#msg-14274 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14274#msg-14274i heared you need 5 gcse's a-c in maths ,science and english but the thing is english is one of my weakest subjects and i dont know what to do ,could i still be a vet ?

also i am going into year 9 this year and have to choose my options .I know i've got to pick maths,english and science but what else is there to do that relates to being a vet?]]> myra x Veterinary StudentsThu, 27 Aug 2009 16:07:05 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14041#msg-14041 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14041#msg-14041
I do not know what the requirements are in Australia, and you will nned to make enquiries there unless someone reading this can help.

W]]> Walter Beswick Veterinary StudentsSat, 08 Aug 2009 07:59:58 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14020#msg-14020 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,14020#msg-14020
I don't know if this has been answered but i live in Australia,

could any of you Veterinary Students help me choose subjects for next year??
i am terribly sorry if this has been asked before, but i do not understand the terms that have been used previously.

Many-thanks
~ Renee

(please e-mail me if possible)]]> Renee Veterinary StudentsThu, 06 Aug 2009 05:14:42 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,13450#msg-13450 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,13450#msg-13450
I am currently applying to vet school however I live in the us, but I have looked at the websites for Scotland and the us. in the us you have to go through 8 years of school the first 4 as an undergraduate biology major and then apply to veterinary school which is another four years and receive a doctorate in veterinary medicine. however in scotland i think you apply as an undergraduate and its only 5 years.
here is the link to the admissions page for 2 vet schools in scotland

[www.gla.ac.uk]

[www.vet.ed.ac.uk]]]> trish Veterinary StudentsWed, 17 Jun 2009 02:51:10 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12837#msg-12837 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12837#msg-12837 Charlie Veterinary StudentsSun, 26 Apr 2009 15:56:45 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12483#msg-12483 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12483#msg-12483
i am 13 years old and since i was like5 ive wanted to be a vet and i need some advice on how it works and what payment you get in the UK and what qualfications you need to be a vet and when i do the exams i dont think i will pass because im rubbish at mathes so if you help me i will bw happy because at school were doing this coursework this on what you have to be when your older and i want to be a vet so somone please help me i only a little]]> Keleigh Veterinary StudentsTue, 31 Mar 2009 19:06:41 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12421#msg-12421 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12421#msg-12421
You must talk to your school Careers Teacher. You may find Physics easier than Maths if you can combine it with Chemistry and Biology.

W]]> Walter Beswick Veterinary StudentsFri, 27 Mar 2009 10:42:18 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12416#msg-12416 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12416#msg-12416 Carleeey Veterinary StudentsThu, 26 Mar 2009 21:47:56 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12370#msg-12370 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,78,12370#msg-12370
Thanks xD
Molly]]> Molly Veterinary StudentsTue, 24 Mar 2009 21:34:35 +0000