Why vet school, why now?

Friends, as I wait to hear about acceptance and all of the anxiety around it, I was hit with a full on 2 hour interrogation at a family dinner as to why I want to be a veterinarian at 47 years old. Why would you want to put yourself through this at your age? Why would you want that much student loan debt so late in life? Can’t you just be a CVT and still have the same feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment? Aren’t there other ways to help animals? You have so much experience that you can... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Pre-Veterinary Source Type: forums