Maybe your favorite movie growing up was Dr. Dolittle and you knew every word (and bark, meow, and chirp) by heart. Maybe all your fiends know you as the animal lover and come to you for advice. If you have a love for our furry friends and know that you can’t imagine doing anything other than helping them live their best lives, you’re in luck! As a pre-veterinary medicine student, you can start right here at Indiana University Kokomo! Let’s talk about how to become a vet.
Aside from the noble calling of helping pets, exotic animals, and wildlife survive and thrive, the practical side of becoming a veterinarian looks bright as well. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual salary for this career field is $90,420. The outlook for this field of work is expected to grow much faster than average at 19 percent through 2026.