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MichMan

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5. The US needs more Veterinary colleges

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Mon Feb 19, 2024, 10:17 AM

Feb 2024

There are only 32 in the US currently. Many states don't have any.

When I was trying to apply 40 years ago, there were 1000 applicants for 100 spots, so it was extremely difficult to get accepted. I doubt that is getting any better. Some students end up going overseas.

Once UMES gets accredited, I suspect they will have students from all over the country applying.

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Most veterinarians are white. A new program plans to train Black vets. [View all] Jilly_in_VA Feb 2024 OP

Not an attack on Jilly, but the article bottomofthehill Feb 2024 #1

Have you tried to get a vet appointment recently? Jilly_in_VA Feb 2024 #2

Yes, unfortunately for me 3 weeks ago bottomofthehill Feb 2024 #3

A limited number of veterinarians treat exotic pets like Geckos MichMan Feb 2024 #4

Also true. Jilly_in_VA Feb 2024 #6

The US needs more Veterinary colleges MichMan Feb 2024 #5

Absolutely Jilly_in_VA Feb 2024 #7