Hours of Experience

[vetguest]

Hi guys,

I was just wondering what the admissions committee considers a low amount of experience to say flag someone and not give them an interview? I realize this is an arbitrary number but I was hoping that accepted students who perhaps were on the lower end of the hours could perhaps share their numbers? I also realize that it is the quality and not the quantity but I've heard people say that the number of hours show how bad you want this and if its not high enough they will think you don't care. Could someone clarify if this is a myth or maybe partial truth?

[Guest456]

I know people accepted who have around 200 hours. I also know people who have about 1000 hours who were rejected. You obviously need a certain amount of hours to figure out if you even want to be a vet ~ equivalent of 30 days. Once you have that, I don't think admissions really factors in your experience hours. I think they care mostly about your grades.

[anon]

From what I've heard, I think it's more about the variation and the quality of your experience.

[anonanona]

Are you guys talking about all experience (animal, veterinary, extracurricular) in total or veterinary experience specifically?

[vetguest]

I was asking about both vet and animal experience so I believe the suggestions given are referring to both. (thanks for the reply guys!)