Vet Colleges 

Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are a key component of your application when applying for vet colleges. Many schools require 3 letters of recommendation. Often, the school requires one letter be from a veterinarian, professor or employer. Outside of the actual letter that is submitted, these people also mark a "grade sheet" of sorts that ranks you in terms of leadership, ability to work with animals, and communication among other things. Below are some tips for who to ask to write your letters of recommendation when applying to vet colleges:

Who?

Veterinarians- Sometimes schools require that one letter be from a veterinarian, but you still need one even if it isn’t required. You want a veterinarian that has seen you work with animals, communicate with people, and had known you a long length of time. If you can, more than one letter from a veterinarian is a good idea when applying to vet colleges even if it isn’t required.

Professors- I would recommend a teacher that teaches a class involved with science. Just make sure it’s a class that you did well in. You also will want a teacher that you have actually worked or talked with outside of class. Also, it is best to choose a college professor over a high school teacher.

Employers- These sources are good to verify your leadership, communication, dedication, integrity, and responsibility. Again, it is best to use an employer you have worked with for a while.

What now?

Start making strong relationships with people that hold the above positions.  This is very important when applying to vet colleges. The longer and more complete these people know you, the better the letter of recommendation they can write.