Advice on what to do in CC to bump chances at veterinary medicine?

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So I messed up big time in high school and, as a result, I’m making up for it now. I’m planning on moving to GA this coming spring and going to school the following year, when I gain residency, at the local tech college. But since I am going for a competitive education, and going for undergrad studies 6-7yrs post high school, I understand my chances are lower than a graduating senior so I need advice on what to do and if my current plan is enough to get me by:

My current plan was to move and wait until I gain residency before enrolling to the local tech college. At least get my generals done, maintaining a 3.4 GPA at the least (I am aiming for a 3.8 though) to pass UGAs minimum requirements. While doing so, keep myself busy and volunteer/work at places that go with my degree: Animal hospitals, shelters, pet stores (sorta), and boarding facilities. Also a senior community and that’s purely for personal satisfaction, out of genuine enjoyment. I want to retake my ACT (first time was a 24 with minor studying) and take the SAT for the first time, shooting for higher scores since that’s what seems to help people get in. And finally, willingly take a few math and science courses as my understanding of the material is very low and almost embarrassing, I NEED to take the classes and actually learn the stuff.

So that’s my plan and I’ll be starting when I’m 22. I get I might not get into a great school like so, but I feel if I work hard enough I’ll at least qualify for another good school. I highly want UGA, however, as it’s a great veterinary school in a place that has everything I want so far and is affordable to live near. But is my current plan enough and what can I do to make it better?

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Make sure to shadow veterinarians, the more hours the better and you can see if it is really something you want to pursue. Remember that vets usually start out with heavy debt, not very high salaries and lots of stress. You will have to get all your prerequisites done with at least a 3.4 but most schools want higher. Make sure you know all the prerequisites you need. (I have to have 64 hours). Then realize that some can be taken a the tech college but not all. Make sure you check with UGA on specific classes you are going to take and that they will meet the requirement. Talk to UGA about their feelings about getting a degree first. My college is ok with starting vet school when your prerequisites are complete as long as you have strong animal and vet hours and a good GRE score. It is a long and difficult path and grades and hours will be EVERYTHING.