How do people get as much Animal experience hours as they do? I checked University of Ohio’s average amount of animal hours and the average was 6k? How is that possible ? I know some people have a lot due to having family working with animals but how can the average be that high?
That does not appear to be accurate.
School-Specific Requirements:
CORNELL UNIVERSITY:
No specific minimum. Average applicant worked 1335 experience hours (combined vet and animal) and Successful applicants typically bring 400 or more hours of veterinary experience.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY:
Average applicant accumulated over 1000 hours with a veterinarian and another 1000 hours working with animals in other capacities
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI:
Minimum of 40 total experience hours
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY:
Vet Experience: Minimum of 400 hours
Animal Experience: At least 100 hours or more highly recommended
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY:
Vet Experience: Must have served with the veterinarian writing your recommendation at least 80 hours
(but the average is almost 3K https://vet.osu.edu/sites/default/files/sharedimages/studentAffairs/Class%20of%202017%20profile.pdf)
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY:
No specific minimum hours stated but states “the quality, quantity, and diversity of the experiences are important”.
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA:
No specific minimum given but states “exposure to research or clinical veterinary medicine is essential” and will need to be documented extensively in your application.
VIRGINIA-MARYLAND REGIONAL COLLEGE:
No specific minimum. Average applicant worked 400-600 hours with a veterinarian
Also try asking here:
on the pre-vet forums on Studentdoctor.net
@Bopper thank you for the reccomendation for studentdoctor.net
I looked at 2018 and I guess there was a spike?
http://vet.osu.edu/sites/default/files/userimages/u42/Class%20of%202018%20Profile.pdf
Average Veterinary
Experience Hours: 1,347
Average Animal
Experience Hours: 6,950