what do you have to study to become a vet
Animal scienc, biology, microbiology are all pretty common majors. So you go to undergrad for 4 years. Then you go to vet school for 4 years. Unless you want to go on and be a specialist then after your 4 years in vet school you can go and practice. Check out avma.org and avmc.org for more info.
Consider volunteering at your local humane society or with a local veterinarian. How to Prepare as a College Undergraduate. Take a pre-vet or comparable curriculum, that is, one that includes math and several science courses such as biology and chemistry. Maintain a high GPA ; Gain as much broad exposure to veterinary medicine as possible. Consider job shadowing with veterinarians, scientists, working on a farm or volunteering at an animal shelter. Schools have different requirements for standardized test scores. For a list of requirements by school go to: Test Deadline Chart; Join a Pre-Vet club. Most colleges and University have a chapter.