Vet school advice

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I’m in Y13 at college and doing a
A levels. I applied for the veterinary course and was interviewed at all 4 of my choices.
So far, I have had 3 rejections because my interviews scores were too low.
I’m waiting for my 4th to let me know but think that will be a rejection as well because I had said similar things at all my interviews.
How many people apply for this course a second time?
I’m thinking of taking a gap year and applying again next year but I’m worried I will be rejected again with it being so competitive.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks

Reply 1

Sillykitten

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by Horserider16

I’m in Y13 at college and doing a
A levels. I applied for the veterinary course and was interviewed at all 4 of my choices.
So far, I have had 3 rejections because my interviews scores were too low.
I’m waiting for my 4th to let me know but think that will be a rejection as well because I had said similar things at all my interviews.
How many people apply for this course a second time?
I’m thinking of taking a gap year and applying again next year but I’m worried I will be rejected again with it being so competitive.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks

Heyy, I only applied for 2 vet medicine courses last year and got rejected from one without interview and the 2nd I got rejected after interview. I took a gap year and reapplied to 3 vet medicine courses at the same university, 2 of which are the 5 yr course and one was the gateway. I got rejected for the 5 yr courses and I’m waiting to hear back about the gateway. I have also applied to vet nursing, I’m determined to do vet medicine but I feel like theres qualities and skills that I need to improve before getting into the field so I’m thinking about doing the vet nursing then trying again for vet medicine later on in life. My advice is that if you really want to do vet medicine don’t give up, I saw a tiktok where this girl applied to med school 7 times before she got in so don’t be discouraged!!!!

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Reply 2

wombats

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I think it’s quite common to have to apply a second time. It’s a very competitive subject. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get in this year. If it’s your interview skills letting you down, maybe you could find ways to practice?

Reply 3

Horserider16

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by Sillykitten

Heyy, I only applied for 2 vet medicine courses last year and got rejected from one without interview and the 2nd I got rejected after interview. I took a gap year and reapplied to 3 vet medicine courses at the same university, 2 of which are the 5 yr course and one was the gateway. I got rejected for the 5 yr courses and I’m waiting to hear back about the gateway. I have also applied to vet nursing, I’m determined to do vet medicine but I feel like theres qualities and skills that I need to improve before getting into the field so I’m thinking about doing the vet nursing then trying again for vet medicine later on in life. My advice is that if you really want to do vet medicine don’t give up, I saw a tiktok where this girl applied to med school 7 times before she got in so don’t be discouraged!!!!

Thank you, good luck with the gateway 🤞
My best option is a gap year, I’ve been thinking about doing a different course through ucas extra but I’ve always wanted to be a vet. Can’t give up this close

Reply 4

Horserider16

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by wombats

I think it’s quite common to have to apply a second time. It’s a very competitive subject. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get in this year. If it’s your interview skills letting you down, maybe you could find ways to practice?

Thank you
I’m going to get a job so I can gain more experience. Will spend more time preparing this time

Reply 5

Daphne1991

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Original post

by Horserider16

I’m in Y13 at college and doing a
A levels. I applied for the veterinary course and was interviewed at all 4 of my choices.
So far, I have had 3 rejections because my interviews scores were too low.
I’m waiting for my 4th to let me know but think that will be a rejection as well because I had said similar things at all my interviews.
How many people apply for this course a second time?
I’m thinking of taking a gap year and applying again next year but I’m worried I will be rejected again with it being so competitive.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks

Many people apply 2nd or even 3rd time around so don’t feel alone. A year out , working and saving some money, a rest from studying as well as gaining confidence will really help with the next cycle of applications. My advice would be a job where you get lots of customer experience , dealing with difficult customers etc is great for your skills.

Reply 6

Euapp

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Original post

by Horserider16

I’m in Y13 at college and doing a
A levels. I applied for the veterinary course and was interviewed at all 4 of my choices.
So far, I have had 3 rejections because my interviews scores were too low.
I’m waiting for my 4th to let me know but think that will be a rejection as well because I had said similar things at all my interviews.
How many people apply for this course a second time?
I’m thinking of taking a gap year and applying again next year but I’m worried I will be rejected again with it being so competitive.
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks

As @Daphne1991 has said it’s very common and a gap year with a customer facing job will do wonders for your self confidence. But what is also important is keeping a journal, not of what surgeries you saw unless they have left such a lasting impression for x or y reason that they will affect your choice of speciality later, but of experiences, the good like the bad. For example how you dealt with seeing a lot of blood the first time. If it was difficult what did you do the second time round that enabled you to cope better. If a customer was being difficult/ emotional how did the vet or assistant cope. If they handled it badly, how could they improve, or if on the contrary it went well, what skills did they use to reach this outcome. Difficult customers exist in supermarkets, pubs, restaurants etc so if getting experience in a clinic is difficult you can develop vital skills elsewhere. Even managing stock and making sure that shelf life dates are considered when restocking is important. Certain medicines have a very short shelf life and costs a fortune so saying that you paid particular attention to this kind of thing will demonstrate a transferable skill.
Re read the COMPLETE code of conduct with ALL the links and then practice ethical questions considering each party in the problem but never losing from sight that safety and wellbeing are your primary concerns. Have the 5 freedoms and day one competencies always at the forefront of your mind when answering questions so that even faced with an animal that you don’t recognise in a cage or equivalent you can talk your way through the answer building in these pillars. You might be wrong but it won’t matter as long as you have explained your assumptions and based your answer on recognised welfare criteria.
If you take a gap year you will have plenty of time to prepare without school getting in the way. There are many free online resources for practising and you will already have been through it once so will know what to expect.
You are far from the only one who might have to go through a second round. I know of several that took 3 rounds for various reasons. So if you want to be a vet DON’T GIVE UP!!Many on the course are in their 30’s and 40’s so even with a year or two out you will still be a youngster!!
Best of luck all the same with the 4th school. It isn’t over yet!!

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