A day in the life
- 07:00Farm visit: vaccinate a dairy herd.
- 10:00Clinic: treat dogs, cats and the occasional goat.
- 14:00Surgery on an injured animal.
- 16:30Advise farmers on feeding and disease control.
Is it for you?
- Best for Thinkers
Medicine and science, outdoors and with animals.
- With a Doer side
You'll spend your days making and fixing things you can see and touch.
- Worth knowing
Lots of travel to farms. Wildlife vets often need extra training.
Your path to becoming a Veterinary Doctor
Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.
- 1 Now · Form 2–4
Focus on these subjects
BiologyChemistryMaths or PhysicsEnglish - 2 KCSE
Aim for B+ overall
B or better in Biology and Chemistry. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.
- 3 Study · 5 years
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
Offered at UoN and Egerton.
- 4 After
Licence
Register with the Kenya Veterinary Board.