<p>*Vet schools typically require at least 200 hours of veterinary experience, and a mix of small and large animal handling is preferred. A student with access to a vet school/hospital would be well prepared for vet admissions. *</p>
<p>Volunteering or working at an Animal Hospital in the area of the school would suffice.</p>
<p>Since the OP is looking in the southern areas, I can attest that the south is absolutely loaded with animal hospitals. </p>
<p>We don’t know what the OP’s budget is. I know the OP has GI benefits, but what will that cover? I don’t think it covers expensive private school tuition.</p>