Potential career change
Hello, I am currently in the finance/accounting field. I have my Masters in Accounting and I know this career can be extremely lucrative if I stay for a long time. However I am not passionate in it.
I started volunteering for an animal shelter and I also TNR a cat colony. I am currently fostering a litter of kittens as well. I know I am passionate about the safety and care of animals. But my volunteer experiences has been a wild ride and filled with emotional experiences (euthanasia, sick dogs/cats etc.)
A few years ago my cat was hospitalized for feline lower urinary tract disease. The procedure was done in front of me (that’s how the emergency hospital worked) and I honestly very impressed with the dedication and expertise when the vet treated my cat. I was not queasy at all (surprisingly since I can’t watch procedures done on people.)
I know I am interested in the field. But I also know that I will have to take all the prerequisite classes and possibly take over 200k of loans (keep in mind I currently have 60k of loans left to pay off).
For those who did a career change into veterinary medicine, how did you come to that conclusion?
What other experience should I get before making the jump?
Sorry for the long intro but any responses will help me figure things out. Thank you! 🙏