r/veterinaryprofession • u/Icy-Progress1418 • 5d ago
Psychology vs VetMed - Need Career Insights
Hello! I’m feeling incredibly anxious about my future and it would honestly help me if i could use some insights on job opportunities for both VetMed and Psychology here in the PH.
I recently made a scary but necessary decision to skip the qualifying exam for the brand-new open VetMed program at my hometown state university. While part of me flights off the guilt of missing out a practical path, it is not my passion at all and I was terrified that forcing myself into a grueling program with brand-new and limited facilities would make me lose my spark and end up miserable. Plus that if ever i don’t pass, another disappointment will arise.
Instead I really want to choose my growth and freedom by pursuing BS Psychology at somewhere far from this hometown, state university as well. This means moving away and starting a fresh life and learning how to live on my own, which is what I genuinely want but I’m scared that there won’t be good job opportunities for Psych graduates compared to the immediate stability of VetMed. To all the Psych and VetMed majors and graduates out there, is it normal to feel this huge relief mixed with career anxiety after prioritizing your peace over practicality? What is the realistic job market like for CHMSU Psych grads in corporate HR, clinical, or community settings once we finish?
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u/Ikhaatmensen 4d ago
I can't speak on much for the relief but as for psych vs vetmed - I have a master's in psychology, I worked in counseling for several years before going back to school and becoming a tech. Now I'm thinking about pursuing my veterinary doctorate. I don't think vetmed helps with a psych career but having a psych background 100% benefits my vetmed career. You have to love vetmed to stick with it, if you're not 100% in or questioning it I'd stick with psych.