question #4

How much volunteering they will need?

the number of volunteering is at the maximum 10 or more if posible more than that. In some states they have to do 20 hours of volunteering. They hope to find the right place they want to do my volunteering at so they can start my hours they need to do. My volunteering will be at an animal shelter that takes care of animals and gives them up for adoption to good homes. They hope to work at an animal shelter or a vets office when they graduate from college and my degree in animal science and my doctorits and my phd. some need 20,000 hours to become a vet.

Here are some of the degrees they will need

"What Kind of Degree Do I Need to Be a Veterinarian?

Veterinarians are healthcare workers specializing in care for pets, competition animals, laboratory animals and livestock. Prospective professionals in this field must first complete an undergraduate program focusing on biology or pre-veterinary study followed by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
To become a veterinarian, a candidate must earn a DVM from an accredited college or university. Many veterinary school graduates go on to complete 1-year, unpaid internships under supervision. As post-graduate students, veterinarians can also complete 3-4 year residencies if they wish to become board certified in a specialty area of veterinary medicine.

Educational Prerequisites

DVM program applicants must submit GRE scores, letters of recommendation, essays and academic transcripts. A bachelor's degree isn't necessarily required in order to enter a veterinary program, but applicants must have a designated number of undergraduate credit hours completed. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most applicants hold a bachelor's degree (www.bls.gov). Many schools also look for candidates who have experience working or volunteering in veterinary clinics or similar settings.

Program Coursework

The curriculum for veterinary medicine students includes classroom-based lectures, seminars and lab work. Coursework focuses on animal health, animal behavior, anesthesiology and veterinary ethics. To gain hands-on experience, candidates participate in clinical rotations during the third and fourth years of the DVM program. Clinicals allow students to explore various areas of veterinary medicine, like small animal surgery, emergency care for animals and dermatology.

Licensing

Licensing is required in all states before veterinarians can practice. To obtain licensure, an individual must pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE). This computer-based test is offered during two separate periods each year at Prometric testing sites. Students have 6.5 hours to complete the 360 multiple-choice questions of the NAVLE. In addition, aspiring veterinarians may be required to take state-administered exams.

Employment Outlook and Salary Info

Veterinarian employment was expected to grow 33% from 2008-2018, notes the BLS. As of 2011, the United States has 28 accredited schools of veterinary medicine that graduate approximately 2,500 students per year. The limited number of new veterinarians contributes to employment growth within the field.
Most veterinarians work in private practices, hospitals, clinics, universities and government agencies. As of May 2010, veterinarians earned a median annual wage of $82,040, reports the BLS." (http://education-portal.com/what_kind_of_degree_do_i_need_to_be_a_veterinarian.html).