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UNR Pre-Veterinary Club

UNDERGRAD YEARS

The first steps to becoming a veterinarian start during your first four years of college. Below are some suggestions of what to do during each school year!

FRESHMAN

Pick Any Major
- You do not need a vet or animal related major to get into vet school
Make Connections
- Start making relationships with professors, advisors, alumni, and students so they can write you letters of recommendation in the future
Shadow a Veterinarian
- You need a letter of recommendation from a licensed veterinarian, so introduce yourself early
Get Involved
- Join academic clubs (like the Pre- Vet Club)

SOPHOMORE

Grades
- Grades make up a large portion of your application. There are still other significant aspects to your application, but your GPA is still considered
Continue to Broaden your Spectrum
- Build new relationships and experiences
  - Look for a job (non-animal or animal)
- Be open to an array of opportunities in (and out of) the veterinary field
Start Volunteering
- Apart from club volunteering, find your own way of helping the community

JUNIOR

Have Schools in Mind
- By this time you should already have a good idea of where you want to attend vet/grad school—Make school visits
- Organize yourself and make a plan
Check Prerequisites
- Make sure all your classes are in order for graduation — Every prerequisite for vet school must be planned or completed for your last year
Run for a Leadership Position
- Any officer role in a club, student government, or in a community project

SENIOR

Finish Strong
- Grades ✓
- Shadow Vet ✓
- Prerequisites ✓
- Volunteer ✓
- New Experiences ✓
- Graduation ✓
Take GRE in Spring/Summer
- Please note some veterinary schools still require this
- Check it out here
Apply—VMCAS
- Check it out here

EXTRA HELP

Application Process

How to Get Into Vet School

Resumes and Interviews

Business Handshake

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