Admission to veterinary programs is highly competitive. Most applicants have completed four years of college and have good grades. Applicants must take the Veterinary Aptitude Test, Medical College Admission Test, or the Graduate Record Examination. They also need experience working with animals. Colleges usually prefer in-state applicants since most vet programs are State supported.
Most veterinarians begin as employees or partners in established practices.
With experience and financing, they may start their own practice. The Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is the state agency responsible for the required licensure of veterinarians in the state of Indiana. All states and the District of Columbia require veterinarians to be licensed. Requirements vary by state. Some states require veterinarians to take a state-specific exam as well.