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If you have a passion for handling and taking care of animals, then you might want to consider having a career in the field of veterinary medicine, whether as a licensed veterinarian or a veterinary technician/technologist. Like doctors and other medical fields, you will need to be equipped with sufficient education and training in order to carry out your duties properly. Veterinary schools are a good place to start and they can prepare you well for the challenges that lie ahead. Before you get into any veterinary college, you first need to ask yourself what field of veterinary medicine you would like to take on. If you like to become a licensed veterinarian, then you will need to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program and then take a doctor’s degree course. This can take anywhere from 4 to 8 years, and will usually include clinical training. Passing a certain licensure exam is also needed before you can practice your profession. Not everyone who wishes to enter the field of veterinary medicine ends up being a veterinarian. There are also others who enroll in veterinary schools in the hopes of becoming a veterinary technician or technologist. Like registered nurses for doctors, their primary duty is to assist the vet in taking care of animals. The educational path for this career is usually a 3-year associate’s degree program, as well as sufficient practical training and in some cases, successful completion of a certification exam. Once you have made a decision as to the veterinary field you are interested in taking, the next step is to select a veterinary college that you will be enrolling in. There are many factors you will need to consider for this particular matter, but one of the most important is the location of the school and the accreditation granted to them by the American Veterinary Medical Association or AVMA. Other important factors are tuition fees, school faculty, environment and also their overall reputation. The internet is also a good place where you can learn more about the different veterinary schools you have on your list. Most schools have websites where you can make inquiries about important matters such as admission requirements, class schedules and scholarship programs. If you have time, it is still best to make a personal visit with the school and get a preview of the overall school environment.