I haven't been back to Ames for anything but football games in the last 8 years. I was wondering if the Vet college was still as good as it's always been? My daughter is a junior in high school and wants to be a vet. I of course immediately mention ISU and when I was younger, ISU hwas one of the best universities for veterinary. Can anyone give me any info?
Vet College
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I will never understand why on earth anyone would ever want to be a vet. Maybe cats and dogs but never large animal.
Where are rankings posted? I was under the impression that our vet school was not held in very high regard anymore. Not an attack, I hope that they are highly ranked. I had heard that the recent upgrades now allow use to meet minimum standards and have heard mixed things about faculty. Hopefully I am wrong, this is second and third hand information and I have no ties to the vet school.
Almost the same amount of education, probably more work, and crappier hours than Family Physician and no where near the pay. I don't get it either, but hey, I sure appreciate it when the vet shows up at 10:00 at night to help with an emergency.
Best Veterinary Medicine Programs | Top Veterinary Schools | US News Best Graduate Schools
fwiw. We're 17th in the country on this list.
fwiw. We're 17th in the country on this list.
Here are some rankings in 2011: Best Veterinary Medicine Programs | Top Veterinary Schools | US News Best Graduate Schools
This has us at #17 but keep in mind there aren't very many vet schools in the US.
This has us at #17 but keep in mind there aren't very many vet schools in the US.
That's my dad right there. Growing up with him owning and running a solo practice guaranteed I would never get into veterinary medicine. I don't even want pets around my house.
Ive never met a vet that didnt have a plan in place on how to stop being a vet. Its one of those jobs that seems cool on paper.
They have put a ton of money into upgrades at the facility, with more upgrades still planned or in progress. The facilities are among the best in the country now, wouldn't be surprised to see us shoot back up into the top 10 before too long.
Here's some information on some of the upgrades: 'World-class' facility upgrades at Vet Med campus are nearly complete - Inside Iowa State for faculty and staff - Iowa State University
Here's some information on some of the upgrades: 'World-class' facility upgrades at Vet Med campus are nearly complete - Inside Iowa State for faculty and staff - Iowa State University
