Before studying veterinary medicine. A discussion of biographical aspects of veterinary students

C. Dürnberger; S. Fliri; S. Springer

Before studying veterinary medicine. A discussion of biographical aspects of veterinary students

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C. Dürnberger

C. Dürnberger ¹Messerli Research Institute, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria

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S. Fliri

S. Fliri ²University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria

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S. Springer ¹Messerli Research Institute, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria

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Pages:: 376–382

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004715509_061

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This study examines the professional socialisation process of veterinary medicine students, focusing on their backgrounds and human-animal relationships before entering the profession. While existing research has primarily explored later stages of professional socialisation within the veterinary field, little attention has been given to the pre-university experiences of veterinary students. Through an online questionnaire involving 386 students in Vienna, the study reveals that the majority of students (87.4%) had early exposure to dogs and/or cats, with significant percentages also interacting with rodents and/or rabbits (56.7%) and animals in nature (53.8%). A small proportion (8.1%) had limited or no contact with animals during their upbringing. Small animal medicine (73%), equine medicine (43%), and ruminant medicine (39%) were identified as the primary motivations among students for pursuing veterinary medicine. Furthermore, the research highlights that a substantial percentage (74.9%) of students did not undertake apprenticeships or prior studies before embarking on their veterinary education. Additionally, nearly 60% of the students had minimal practical experience in veterinary medicine before starting their studies, while almost 70% had exposure to ethics-related subjects during their pre-university education.

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Back to the future - Sustainable innovations for ethical food production and consumption

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