You love animals and are looking for a career that allows you to devote your life to them.
The profession of veterinarian requires a state diploma as a Veterinary Doctor, after a long training period of 6 years.
The demand for professionals is very great, but the training requires a very demanding competition.
Before you start, test yourself using our personality test, but above all meet professionals, meet teachers, take part in veterinary school open days...
From daily animal care to complicated operations, you are involved in all stages of the life of your favorite animals.
With our special veterinary questionnaire, test your profile and see if you are made for this profession.
Would your greatest quality be?
Asset, favorite subject at school... via our 10 questions, discover the facets of the profession and test your personality.
You must also be comfortable with the lessons planned during the first years of veterinary study: biological sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics applied to veterinary sciences, zoology, etc.
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Does the veterinary profession suit you?
Do you have the profile to pursue a career reserved for animal lovers?
You will need to like scientific subjects to embark on this demanding training (6 years post-baccalaureate) which requires a lot of work and discipline.
It's now up to you to find the land that suits you best: veterinarian in the city or in the countryside?
In private practice or in a veterinary clinic, in a company in the pharmaceutical or food industry?
What animals do you want to care for?
You will have to choose your protégés and your professional style...
Whatever the result of this test, go to a veterinary clinic and try to get information from a professional to understand the studies and the profession in its daily life.
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