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What did you get into vetinary school with?

GCSEs, A Levels and what amount of work experience did you have? :smile:
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steph_v
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GCSEs: A*A*A*AAAAAA
AS Levels (lol): AABC in Biology, English Lit, Maths and Chemistry respectively. Plus AB in General Studies and Critical Thinking, but they don't count!
A Levels: AAAa(ab). Still not quite sure how I managed it after my tragic AS year.
Work Experience:
1 year SA vet
1 week different SA vet
1 week equine vet
2 years stables
18 months kennels
2 weeks lambing
1 week dairy farm
1 week pig farm
1 week wildlife hospital
1 week exotics

So, not fantastic compared to a lot of people, but I can't complain with 3 interview and 2 offers first time!

Also, sorry to be pedantic, but it's *veterinary.
GCSES: A*A*A*A*A*AAAABB
As Levels: aaabbb in maths, chem, biol, history, general studies and extended project respectively.
A levels: A*AAB(bb)
Work Experience:
2 weeks kennels.
1 week lambing/pig farm.
1 week stables.
3 week mixed animal farm.
1 week dairy.
1 week dog groomers.
1 day pet shop.
1 week equine vet.
3 weeks small animal vet.
6 months monday night voluntary work small animal vet.
Reply 3
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Moonlight*
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GCSEs: A*A*A*A*A*AAAAAB
AS levels: aaabb in maths, bio, chem, environmental science and critical thinking
A levels: A*AA and Distinction in BTEC animal management
Work experience:
3 weeks equine vet
1 week small animal vet
1 week farm vet
2 weeks dairy farm
2 weeks lambing
2 weeks beef and sheep farm (lambing)
1 week kennels and cattery
6 weeks pony trekking stables
3 days horse dealers yard
2 days butchers
1 day cattle market

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