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I want to become a vet but since my mom hates animals and thinks they're dirty, how do I convince her?

I'm not saying how old I am, but I'll say that I'm planning for the future.
I REALLY want to become a vet, but my mom wants me to become a Doctor. (I'm pretty sure I can become one if I want to) Anyways, she says that why mess with animals? They're dirty and smelly, but I'm an ANIMAL LOVER! So how do I convince her?

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Asked By: Diana - 5/30/2009
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Well, first off, your mom doesn't get to choose what you grow up to become.

Second, IMO, becoming a veterinarian is much harder, but better, than becoming a doctor. It's much more competitive than medical school, you've got to learn the details for MANY species instead of just one (how much of medicine A do you give a puppy? A dog? A cat? A bird? A horse?), and you've got to learn anatomical differences and distinctions (the ruminant digestive system versus the "normal" digestive system, for example).

Some other ways being a veterinarian is better:
- There's actually a big demand for vets - particularly large-animal vets. A large animal vet is assured of work (I know in southern Missouri, where I live, we definitely don't have enough).
- In times of emergency, veterinarians are actually brought in to work in the hospitals.
- You don't have to worry about malpractice insurance and lawsuits.
- A veterinarian IS a doctor - just specializing in animals.

Humans are pretty dirty and smelly too! In fact, there are many humans I've met that I would easily take an animal over any day. Humans lie; animals are always honest.

If you are really, truly interested, I'd see about shadowing a vet for a day, or getting a part-time job helping clean up the kennels or something. I'd also recommend reading the books by James Herriot; he was a vet in Yorkshire, England, during the 1930s and onwards, and his books are largely about his various adventures as a vet ("All Creatures Great and Small" is the first one).

As for your mom...tell her that you can't help being an animal lover. Some people are just born that way - I know I was. I would do almost anything to help an animal, and I generally prefer the company of an animal over a person. Like I said, they're always honest - when an animal has an issue, you will know. Their thought processes are fascinating - I love seeing how they communicate and studying behavior. I've had one cat who couldn't stand to listen to Avril Lavigne, another who was scared to death of strangers, and a third who thought Garden Salsa SunChips were one of the best foods in the world. I had a dog who faced his worse fear - jumping into a river - because he thought I was in danger. I had a rabbit who'd been neglected and was scared of humans and wound up just blossoming once I earned his trust. I've got a bird right now who has behavioral issues because she's bored with what's in her cage.

Over the last eighteen years, I've probably had over 200 rabbits (bred them for a while), twelve cats, four dogs, and nine birds (along with one turtle, an iguana, and countless fish). When I was a freshman in college I did the really crazy thing and decided to major in Animal Science (actually, it's been insane fun - the crazy thing was making my other major Agribusiness). Has it been messy? HECK yeah. No one likes cleaning cages out, or getting cat or dog vomit out of the carpet (did that just yesterday), or burying dead animals. Has it been smelly? HECK yes. Said cages and vomit - also, my experiences as an Animal Science major have included dissecting stuff that should have been burned, and time down at the dairy. Has it been fun? HECK yes. I wouldn't trade a bit of it. The feeling you get when you realize you've earned an animal's trust is my favorite feeling in the world. The feeling you get when you're helping an animal who's hurt or sick and they know you're helping them, and you know they know, is a close second. I'm still questioning my decision not to pursue vet school and wondering if I ought to after all.

Good luck! Please feel free to e-mail me if you want to talk any more: StarlightStables@gmail.com
Answered By: foxtrottrgrl - 5/30/2009
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... and you have to convince her because...? first off, you don't. your mom, I'm sure is a great person. Most moms are. But, don't revolve your future career around your mom. I know someone very close who did that with their dad. They wanted to become an editor for movies (and they're very good at it to this day) but their dad wanted them to go into technology like him. They decided to do it just to get him off their back. It was horrible. They didn't like it, and today, they still don't do the thing that they love. Your parents mean well, but NEVER revolve your future around someone else. I mean... it's your future, not theirs! I'm not against parents, I love 'em. They're great. But, sometimes, they aren't always right about futures. Obviously, your mom is right in one way. Animals can be dirty, but I work at a veterinary hospital, and we treat them as if we're treating humans. We have scrubs (like normal nurses) and we wash our hands, plus clean the whole place until it shines (in some cases, I mean that literally).

I loove working with animals, and thankfully, my parents support me. Hey, you don't have to tell your mom that you want to become a vet. you have to take the same classes in high school if you want to be a vet as you would if you wanted to be a doctor for people. The only thing is that you might want to get some experience with animals. for example, I work at the veterinary office (I'm a teen), and I hope to volunteer at an animal shelter. Getting into veterinary school is harder than getting into medical school, believe it or not, so study HARD!

As for convincing her, why does she dislike animals? Where is she from? Yes, that has something to do with it. For example, my grandma dislikes dogs as if they were rats because she grew up in a South American country, where dogs are treated like that. You are born in America, where dogs are treated like family, so that is how you treat him. Try to understand where she is coming from. Try to get her to let you work at or volunteer at a veterinary hospital. Like I said, we keep our places so clean, you can't even tell there was a dog there. As a kid, you would probably not be handling the animals anyways. You'd probably be doing a lot of cleaning, but at least you're around the animals! It will also look great on your application. Unlike pet stores and shelters, the hospitals don't usually smell like animal and are far cleaner as well. Just try to get her to step inside one. Let her judge whether it's clean or not. Other than that, just study REALLY hard and you'll be good to go!

- also, working at a vet clinic will tell you if this really is something that you want to get into. Good luck!

- oh yeah, about the South American thing, not all South Americans are like that. My grandma may dislike them, but my Mexican aunt and uncle run an animal shelter, and they love them as much as any animal lover! I'm just saying, I'm not trying to be racsist, I'm just saying certain cultures treat dogs differently.
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Answered By: Irish fencer - 6/3/2009
Why does your mom have such a say in it?

When your 18, you make your own choices.

However, if you really want to, just tell her that animals are like people- they're only dirty and smelly when you don't bathe them. They're also like your little friend for life. Its like having unconditional love. And the best part is that they never have to go to work, they're always open to play!
Answered By: Tef - 5/30/2009
Why do you need to convince her? It's not her decision to make, whether you choose to become a Veterinarian or a Trash Collector, it's really your decision to make, not someone else's. If you want to become a Veterinarian than go for it, there is no convincing required for your mother, either she accepts you for what and who you are, or she doesn't.

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”
-Dr. Seuss
Answered By: Sighthounds RULE!!!! - 5/30/2009
Well, i want to become a vet when i grow up and just tell her, it is something that i like and why dont u like them. tell her like that not all the animals are the same and u can give them baths and keep them clean, vet u get paid allot and get to hang out with animals, and if u dont get her just keep working hard in school and just keep it in ur mind, good luck
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Answered By: FFA Girl - 5/30/2009
Live for YOU not your mom .. people thought it was stupid i quit my top paying job as a surgeon doctor to open a foster home for dogs ..40 years later ... glad i did. animals need help more than humans..we can make our pain go away , animals can't do that for themselves.. you'll be helping A LOT of animals ..no offense to her but when she passes away and your not living your dream you are going to be so regret full you didn't help any animals, a friend of mine did that and he still cries from regret.

LIVE FOR YOU !
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Answered By: luvdogs :) - 5/30/2009
What does it matter what your mom thinks?

Be what YOU want to be. She cant force you to go to medical school.
Answered By: BYB's make walking vet bills - 5/30/2009
80?hance your 'career choice' *will* change in the future, especially since you sound very young. When you're 18-years-old you make your own choices, if you still choose to become a Vet your mother will just accept your decision. However, Veterinarians have terrible salaries and it's very, very competitive to get into Veterinary colleges since there are only a few of them. If you want to become a Veterinarian start picking up books and read, try your best to get the highest grades possible especially in science, and also try to gain experience with animals like working as an intern to a Vet. When your mother sees your dedication to becoming a Veterinarian the quicker she'll accept your chosen profession.
However don't limit yourself to one career, explore others!
You could be a dog trainer/animal behaviorist, own a local pet shop, groomer, become a handler for dogs in agility or conformation, and ect.
Answered By: jess - 5/30/2009
This is your life and your career path so pick the job you want to do. If you become a doctor and really don’t want to you will be very miserable. To become a doctor you have to go through 4 years of college, then 4 years of medical school, then you have to do residency which is 2 or 3 years. Then if you want to specialize in something (i.e. Brian, Heart etc) you will have to do more schooling. Can you see yourself devoting basically a decade plus of your life to a career that you truly don’t want but are only pursing to please your mother? If you become a vet you will still be devoting nearly a decade of your life in schooling or more but if its what you truly want to do then it’s a lot different.

You do not have to convince your mother of anything it’s your choice to decided what career path you want to pursue. Just simple tell her that she is free to her opinion that animals are dirty but you are also free to your opinion on how you feel towards animals and because of that you want to purse become an animal doctor.
Answered By: Crucio - 5/30/2009
Whats your mum got to do with your career choice? It's not like your mum will be the one going to work each day, or doing the studying. Just tell her it is your choice,
Answered By: Naomi - 5/30/2009
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If you want to blow your chances with recruiters -- and, by extension, with the companies they work for -- here are six perfect ways to do so.

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Rev Up Your Resume to Relocate
Hoping to relocate? Get the ball rolling on landing the right job in the right location with these expert resume and cover letter tips.

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100 Potential Interview Questions
Interview questions can run the gamut. You probably won't face all 100 of these, but you should still be prepared to answer at least some of them.

Salary & Benefits

10 Questions to Ask When Negotiating Salary
Most of us aren't natural negotiators, but asking these 10 questions during salary negotiations can help you get everything you deserve.

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