Muslim Girl but I want to be a (animal) Vet

I'm 15 and a Muslim girl, can I be a vet for animals? I'm not sure if this is possible since there will be dogs in the clinic. Dogs are seen as impure in Islam. But I thought it was permissible to treat ill dogs- but NOT to keep them as pets. I need to know whether this is true or no? After college I want to go to RSPCA apprenticeships but my parents won't allow me to unless I have proof that treating/touching?! ill dogs is permissible ( preferably a hadeeth).My mom shouted at me when I told her I wanted to work with animals. It was my dream to be a vet and I feel like my aspirations have already been crushed. :puppyeyes:

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Reply 1

username4449440

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Original post by CraZyGirL26

I'm 15 and a Muslim girl, can I be a vet for animals? I'm not sure if this is possible since there will be dogs in the clinic. Dogs are seen as impure in Islam. But I thought it was permissible to treat ill dogs- but NOT to keep them as pets. I need to know whether this is true or no? After college I want to go to RSPCA apprenticeships but my parents won't allow me to unless I have proof that treating/touching?! ill dogs is permissible ( preferably a hadeeth).My mom shouted at me when I told her I wanted to work with animals. It was my dream to be a vet and I feel like my aspirations have already been crushed. :puppyeyes:

As long as their saliva doesnt touch you Im pretty sure its fine

Reply 2

KJ2003

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Original post by CraZyGirL26

I'm 15 and a Muslim girl, can I be a vet for animals? I'm not sure if this is possible since there will be dogs in the clinic. Dogs are seen as impure in Islam. But I thought it was permissible to treat ill dogs- but NOT to keep them as pets. I need to know whether this is true or no? After college I want to go to RSPCA apprenticeships but my parents won't allow me to unless I have proof that treating/touching?! ill dogs is permissible ( preferably a hadeeth).My mom shouted at me when I told her I wanted to work with animals. It was my dream to be a vet and I feel like my aspirations have already been crushed. :puppyeyes:

I’m not Muslim but the veterinary profession is working hard to become more inclusive. Could you get in touch with BVEDS or animal aspirations so you could get in contact with Muslim vets to find out how they practice while staying true to your religion. Although I will warn you that it may be hard to find Muslim vets. I’m black and there are only 0.3% black vets as it’s not a very diverse profession currently but don’t let that put you off.

It is very hard to become a vet. The traditional route would be good GCSEs, and 3 a levels with at least AAB to get into university to study veterinary medicine. I’m not sure if doing an rspca apprenticeship would easily allow you to be a vet.
https://muslimhands.org.uk/latest/2021/07/animal-rights-in-islam-mentioned-in-quran-and-hadith

https://www.animalaspirations.com

https://bveds.com/guidance-for-prospective-vet-students/

Reply 3

TheMixedVet

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There are people I know both currently studying on the course and have gone on to graduate as vets who follow Islam and don't seem to have a problem with treating dogs whatsoever - and they are very committed to their faith. So I suspect it is not a problem. the British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (https://bveds.com/) may be worth contacting however if you have any concerns

Reply 4

hi2u_uk

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i am curious as to what the answer is to this question. My muslim friends tell me dogs are haram so can they be a vet, im guessing it would be very difficult to be a vet in the uk without coming into contact with a dog during training or practice

Reply 5

aishah-0000

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Original post by CraZyGirL26

I'm 15 and a Muslim girl, can I be a vet for animals? I'm not sure if this is possible since there will be dogs in the clinic. Dogs are seen as impure in Islam. But I thought it was permissible to treat ill dogs- but NOT to keep them as pets. I need to know whether this is true or no? After college I want to go to RSPCA apprenticeships but my parents won't allow me to unless I have proof that treating/touching?! ill dogs is permissible ( preferably a hadeeth).My mom shouted at me when I told her I wanted to work with animals. It was my dream to be a vet and I feel like my aspirations have already been crushed. :puppyeyes:

did u end up applying for vet med ? Wondering as I am a Muslim girl and have applied for next year and don’t know any other Muslims

Reply 6

OllBoll

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Try a practitioner that only does cats. Modern problems require modern solutions.

Reply 7

ReadingMum

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Original post by OllBoll

Try a practitioner that only does cats. Modern problems require modern solutions.

you still have to train to treat dogs so handling them is unavoidable. The ones you handle during training will likely not actually be ill so you need very specific guidance. I would echo the previous advice to contact he British Veterinary Ethnicity and Diversity Society (https://bveds.com/) as this must come up regularly.

Reply 8

VetMedGuru

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The Quran has nothing but positive things to say about dogs. Controversy arises in the Hadith and primarily appear to stem from concerns over rabies in feral dogs. Dogs being perceived as Haram appears to be a cultural interpretation rather than a definite law.
https://myislam.org/are-dogs-haram/

There are certainly practising Muslim vets wh treat dogs- both I n the UK and in Muslim-majority countries.

Reply 9

Amelia5002

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do you have snapchat i could help with you

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