How Do You Become A Horse Vet?
An equine or horse veterinarian is a specialized veterinarian who travels to farms and ranches to treat horses. They test the animals for and vaccinate them against diseases. They also talk with ranch and farm owners about feeding, animal production and housing issues. Horse veterinarians assist with the birthing of colts and can euthanize horses if necessary. Attend college and focus your studies on a pre-veterinary major or biology. Take classes like math, social sciences, biology, humanities, physics and chemistry. Take admission exams to be considered for equine veterinarian programs. Students can take the VCAT (Veterinary College Admission Test), GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). Find out which exams the college of your choice requires. There are 35 vet colleges in the U.S. and Canada. Schools include Hickey College, Fox College and Sanford-Brown College. Take courses in two areas, preclinical and clinical. Preclinical studies include a fo
