Tips between students and from vets to students. Come and post upcoming events that may interest vet students. Posts are checked by our moderator before being published.https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/list.php?6Sun, 31 May 2026 03:21:06 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22246,27597#msg-27597 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22246,27597#msg-27597
Many thanks in advance :)]]> Suzeeeee Veterinary StudentsTue, 16 Feb 2016 11:12:46 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,95,27590#msg-27590 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,95,27590#msg-27590
I would like to know what do i have to do to work as a vet in Australia being a brazilian graduated in a university in Portugal.

Thank you]]> Leticia Veterinary StudentsFri, 12 Feb 2016 19:14:28 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27539#msg-27539 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27539#msg-27539
I'm currently doing my GCSE's and even though I could, I decided against EBACC. I am predicted an A* in Maths and English and an A/B in Science.

Would this be enough to become a vet?

Yours

J]]> Anon. Veterinary StudentsTue, 26 Jan 2016 21:17:39 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27523#msg-27523 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27523#msg-27523 Chloe 111 Veterinary StudentsThu, 21 Jan 2016 21:50:02 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27517#msg-27517 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27517#msg-27517 mh Veterinary StudentsWed, 20 Jan 2016 16:07:13 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27410,27410#msg-27410 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27410,27410#msg-27410Thanks for the information in advance.]]> Martin Veterinary StudentsSun, 17 Jan 2016 21:36:08 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27340#msg-27340 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27340#msg-27340
I am picking my options in a couple of months and I was wondering what I needed to choose.
I have already decided to do triple science but I don't know what else I would need to take.
please could you help me as I would really like to become a vet.

thanks,
Olivia m

PS: what grades would I need in maths/English ?]]> Olivia M Veterinary StudentsSat, 16 Jan 2016 11:03:01 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15683,27327#msg-27327 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,15683,27327#msg-27327 Holly Veterinary StudentsTue, 12 Jan 2016 21:07:40 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27145#msg-27145 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,27145#msg-27145I am currently attending my fourth (out of five) year at my high school (I think you would call it a Scientific lyceum) in Italy and I wanted to apply to a vet university in Scotland.
We do not take GCSES, but just a big final exam at the end of our fifth. I have good grades in science (which includes chemistry, biology and natural sciences), and I also attend maths and physics classes.
I am a few months away from getting my IELTS and I also have a B1 level in French, achieved with a DELF exam.
I'm quite a good student and I think I can achieve the 95/100 required by the universities I am interested in, but I do not have the possibility to carry out a four week working experience as no vet offers it in the area.
I would like to know if I have, by mean, any chances of getting in.
Sincerely,
Lisa]]> Lisa Lonetti Veterinary StudentsFri, 08 Jan 2016 15:29:40 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27138,27138#msg-27138 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27138,27138#msg-27138
i need information quick as possible please. :)
thank you ♥
-A]]> aya Veterinary StudentsTue, 05 Jan 2016 17:22:03 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27134,27134#msg-27134 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,27134,27134#msg-27134
I live in The Newcastle area, I am looking to start a foundation degree in veterinary nursing however I need a work placement, but I have tried all the vets around my area and around Northumberland area however no one seems to have any placements available.

I need help or tips on how to get a work placement at a veterinary practice, help anyone???:(

Thank you]]> Lauren Veterinary StudentsMon, 04 Jan 2016 13:28:36 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,26827,26827#msg-26827 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,26827,26827#msg-26827
I am currently sixteen years old and have been working part time in a vet for over a year, as well as having work experience placements in two vets, and so have lots of experience of surgical environments and know lots about vaccines, injections (etc)... even part time I get to do a lot, including having to use my own knowledge to help save animals on my own (eg- rabbits), preparing injections, assisting surgeries and consultations, making up surgical kits, etc.

I am currently looking at going to Nottingham Trent University to study veterinary nursing, which requires just 160 UCAS points (including one social science A Level). I didn't take Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics A Level, but I do take Psychology (which counts as a social science). I attended the open day and loved it!

One of the undergrad vet nurses told me that I can do a three or four year course in veterinary nursing and then have the option and right qualifications to do an additional two year course in veterinary science.

If this is true, do I need scientific A Levels? I am scientifically inclined and have a passion for microbiology in particular, but my GCSE exams went badly, meaning I was rejected from taking Biology and Chemistry A Level.

Please help me! I feel so strongly about this, but if I can only be a vet nurse I'd still see myself having a great future. Please be blunt with me, as I just need a clear answer

Thankyou so much,

Annie.]]> annieraejackson Veterinary StudentsWed, 25 Nov 2015 18:42:34 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21772,26657#msg-26657 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,21772,26657#msg-26657
I'm in year 8 and I'm not sure what GCSEs to take I just know I would need to take pysics, chemistry and biology but what else would I need to take?

Thank you,]]> Morgans90 Veterinary StudentsMon, 19 Oct 2015 15:39:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22215,22856#msg-22856 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22215,22856#msg-22856
I am sorry but I am not able to advise you. Try looking on the RCVS website or on the UK Vet School websites for this info. You should be able to get the details of those from the RCVS. Good luck.


[www.rcvs.org.uk]]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsMon, 23 Sep 2013 17:44:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22759,22855#msg-22855 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22759,22855#msg-22855
You should try to get as much practical experience working with animals as you can That might be at kennels, catteries or on a farm. I have no knowledge about how Nottingham views a second application, suggest you ask them if that's what you have heard. Use this info from the RCVS website to help you. Good luck.

[www.rcvs.org.uk]]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsMon, 23 Sep 2013 17:31:40 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22215,22814#msg-22814 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22215,22814#msg-22814I am a 3rd year veterinary student from India. I am looking forward to pursue my post grad. abroad. What should I do. ?? Is there any scholarships. ? What exams should I clear apart from GRE? I am also interested to work with wild animals. ? Please help.
Thank you,
Tamang.]]> SUJOY TAMANG Veterinary StudentsThu, 12 Sep 2013 12:13:39 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20304,22813#msg-22813 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,20304,22813#msg-22813I am a veterinary student. I am from India and if you are really looking forward to work with wild animals then wildlife institute of India offers a 2 year master degree program and 3 year phd degree. I think there is 2 or 3 seats for a foreign candidate. Just browse the net.

Tkcre,
Tamang]]> SUJOY TAMANG Veterinary StudentsThu, 12 Sep 2013 11:59:51 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,14161,22763#msg-22763 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,14161,22763#msg-22763 liz2013 Veterinary StudentsTue, 27 Aug 2013 08:19:43 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22759,22759#msg-22759 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22759,22759#msg-22759 pet11 Veterinary StudentsSun, 25 Aug 2013 17:15:15 +0000 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?6,22246,22263#msg-22263 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22246,22263#msg-22263
I can only repeat what I have said to Rhiannon, which is work as hard as you can at your subjects. You have to aim for Science and Maths at top grades at GCSE and A level. Animal related work experience is helpful when you can get it but from my experience in practice there is always a queue of people wishing to spend more time at a vets and you would be very lucky to secure a long term placement with one for the holidays or any other period of time. Make sure your school know that you want a veterinary/animal related longer work experience and see if they can help support any application for that. D of E awards are an indication of your resourcefulness and I believe are character building but still the most important factors in selection for all Vet Schools are good academic grades, with as much practical animal experience as possible. Good luck.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsSun, 31 Mar 2013 09:12:11 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,22262#msg-22262 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,22262#msg-22262
That's a good start towards your goal of becoming a vet, but your grades will need to be the in the A range rather than B's or C's. You will need Sciences and Maths as your A level studies. Just keep working hard, as you clearly are, and also get as much practical experience with animals as possible. It all helps but doesn't guarantee a palce as vet school because competition for places is always fierce. Good luck.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsSun, 31 Mar 2013 08:55:21 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22246,22246#msg-22246 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22246,22246#msg-22246I'm 15 and in Year 10 at Secondary School. I have always loved animals, especially my pets (guinea pigs and a cockatiel) and equines. I have also always been interested in Biology, and always wanted to become a small animal pet vet.
Being 15, I haven't started applying to colleges let alone Universities, but I was wondering what can I do now to give me the best possible chance of getting accepted into Vet school and becoming a veterinarian? I am hoping to try and get experience over my summer holidays, although most places don't allow under 16's. Should I perhaps see if I could go to a vets every evening of a weekday? Will experience now count, such as going to a vets in my summer holidays for as many weeks as possible? I was thinking of either a date log of what I did each day, or an overall review of what I saw, experienced and learned, or even a scrapbook? Or would it be best to do something like 2 weeks pet shop, 2 weeks vets? Or one week my local boarding kennels and cattery (all one place), one week pet shop, one week veterinary? Or 4 weeks veterinary! And has any vets found that carrying on to the Silver Duke of Edinburgh will help a lot to get you into vet school? (P.s. I don't mind animal experience at all- it's just finding the time and getting the perfect place and the proportions right)!

Here's what I currently do:

Grades:
I haven't sat any GCSE's yet (besides IT coursework), but I am in the top set for all of my subjects and roughly predicted A's. I'm working hard in revision and in class and think I could pull of some A*s. My most strongest subject is English, and I'm also quite strong at Biology too! I have done a exam (not a mock though) in Physics and I got an A*, and in my English controlled assessments I am reaching the top band and got full marks in one! In my mock RE GCSE I got an A, and I got a Merit in IT which I've been told is equivalent to an A apparently.

Subjects:
I'm in the top set for all of my subjects. I do Chemistry, Biology, Physics, English, Maths, PSE, RE, and my options that I picked are Spanish, Business Studies and History.

Volunteering/ work experience:
-Year 10 Work experience: Booked in at a small animal veterinary practise for 5 week days.
-Every Saturday I spend all day at a local stable, mucking out sometimes but particularly working with horses in brushing, tacking up and leading in lessons. I also have my own riding lesson at the end. I have been doing this for about a year, and continue to do this.(I do love horses)!

Extra:
I am just finishing my Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. (Physical= improving my horse riding, Volunteering= Helping out at the stables- though I have been doing this long before DofE, Skills= Learning 2 new languages). I'm also volunteering as a peer reader for year 6's after school each week, and applying to be a prefect and possibly a head girl.

Other places i.e animal rescue centres I have spent hours researching and looking into, but all either have special requirements e.g.have to be over 16, or are hours away!]]> Beckyluvsguineas Veterinary StudentsThu, 28 Mar 2013 16:59:53 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,22226#msg-22226 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,11400,22226#msg-22226I am 15 and am completing my GCSE courses .I aim to become a Vet (Pets first then farm animals as a speciality).

I have chosen to take the following courses at GCSE level :
Biology-Predicted A-B -Higher tier exam-Top set class
Chemistry-Predicted A-B -Higher tier exam-Top set class
Physics-Predicted A-B -higher tier exam -Top set class
English-Language -Predicted A-B -Higher tier exam -Top set class
English-Lit-Predicted A-B -Higher tier exam -Top set class
Maths-Predicted C-B -Higher tier exam- second top set class (I am getting a tutor to try to boost my grade)
Welsh-Predicted A-B -Top set class
History-Predicted A-B
Art-Predicted C-B (I realised some way through the course it wasn't for me so whether or not I will pass is in question)

I am taking Geography and I.T next year. I have done some work as a farm hand last spring feeding, Cleaning animals and also delivered some lambs and also keep chickens horses and a dog whom I share responsibility for with my sister.I am in the process of securing a volentry saturday job working with animals .I was just woundering if in your opinion all is in order for me to become a vet.]]> Rhiannon Hucker Veterinary StudentsTue, 19 Mar 2013 17:34:11 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22215,22221#msg-22221 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22215,22221#msg-22221
We have occasionally taken students with an animal studies based degree to become veterinary nurses. Unfortunately you would still have to study for at least a further 2 years for the qualification to become a veterinary nurse. I only employ nurses that study for that qualification or are already qualified VN's. My requirement is for trained nurses and veterinary surgeons. That's from my perspective in the role of running a veterinary practice. I cannot speak for any other animal based industries.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsSat, 16 Mar 2013 15:52:41 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22199,22220#msg-22220 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22199,22220#msg-22220
I cant answer your question specifically and think you should ask the universities directly. Overall I do know that you need to get the highest grades possible to secure a place as the competition is quite fierce. You also need work experience with animals to prove your interest in studying veterinary medicine. Good luck.]]> Cathy Wickenden Veterinary StudentsSat, 16 Mar 2013 15:29:51 +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?6,22215,22215#msg-22215 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22215,22215#msg-22215
But then I realise.... I have no idea where I can actually go with my degree. I'm beginning to worry that AM has been so broad spectrum a curriculum that I don't have enough 'specialist' knowledge/expertise to actually be employable in many fields. I know where my interests lie (veterinary science/canine behaviour/reptile husbandry) but how do you take those to the bank?

I would be interested to hear the thoughts of people (particularly those who hire and fire) as to what their 'reaction' (so to speak) would be when presented with a candidate who has a qualification such as my own OR to hear the thoughts of people who perhaps have similar qualifications and the direction they have been able to take their studies.]]> Lynn Perry Veterinary StudentsThu, 14 Mar 2013 23:42:24 +0000 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22199,22199#msg-22199 https://www.vetclickforum.co.uk/read.php?6,22199,22199#msg-22199
So 2 questions :
1. Which vet schools accept resits?
2. With those that dont (or those that offer places to non resitters over resitters), will they just ignore my resits and look at my original grades, or just completely ignore my application because I have resat.

Thanks.]]> siobhanaw95@gmail.com Veterinary StudentsThu, 07 Mar 2013 22:17:42 +0000