Is that a good undergrad degree to use to apply to vet school?
Any undergraduate degree can get you into vet school so long as you’ve fulfilled your prerequisites. Schools are similar in their requirements but you should research individual schools. Be prepared to answer questions about how you chose your major and what changed to bring you to veterinary medicine.

I really love the University of Tennessee … How can I proceed with that problem?
Simply put, if you cannot fulfill their prerequisites you will not be accepted (nor should you apply). The problem is so simple that you’ve probably overlooked the solution. Instead of trying to circumvent the requirement, you must fulfill it – either by transferring to another school or going through a post-bac program to fulfill their prerequisites. You can also open your search to more schools. I cannot speak for any other schools, but I do know the University of Pennsylvania does not require any “animal science” courses.

Lastly, as an exercise science major, I am assuming you are a late in your decision to go to veterinary school. This does not pose a problem unless you’ve failed to accumulate contact hours in the veterinary field. Contact hours are not the same as mucking stalls and cleaning kennels but rather require actual exposure to medicine. I recommend all applicants shoot for 1000hrs of contact time.

Best of Luck!

Hi, I hope you don’t mind answering a question. Well I have been studying veterinarian terms, but how many terms does a vet have to know?

There is no set number of terms a vet needs to know. My guess would be in the thousands when you take into account the large number of unique terms and diseases. There are certain terms we use everyday. They include terms describing locations, lesions, and various organs affected. At first knowing these terms is overwhelming but soon they become part of your normal conversation. Don’t worry about how much you’ll have to learn!

Also, one question on vet school. I know grades below B are bad, but my High school went horribly wrong, can I make that up in community college an transfer to a good “vet college”?

Once you graduate from high school and complete a college degree or the required courses, veterinary schools generally don’t pay much attention to your grades from high school. They focus on your college grades, your personal statement, and your extracurricular activities. Transferring from a community college to a 4 year program is key. You cannot go from a 2-year community college to a veterinary school in the US. Veterinary schools require a minimum of 3 years of education (the number of years you’ll need to fill of the requirements) but most applicants will have a bachelor’s degree. As long as you’ve fulfilled your course requirements and done relatively well in college, you’ll have a reasonable chance at acceptance to vet school.