Becoming a Veterinarian
What does DVM stand for?
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Cats don't need to go to the vet.
False - Like dogs, cats need regular veterinary checkups to ensure they are healthy, receive vaccinations, and to detect early signs of disease
The names of BOTH of the full-time doctors at MVH
Dr. Lindsay and Dr. Jared Voge
How many years of college does a person typically have to take to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)?
8
A fish can have surgery.
True! - Fish can undergo anesthetic procedures for treatment of many medical conditions, just like their mammalian counterparts (though it does look a little different).
What year did MVH open?
2023
What is the one species of animal that veterinarians do not treat?
Humans
As of 10/13/2026, there have been five confirmed positive cases of rabies in Collin County.
*(Bonus points if you know the species)
False - There has been one reported rabies case in Collin County this year (there were five in 2025).
Species: Goat
How many support staff (Vet techs, assistants, and receptionists) currently work at MVH?
*(Bonus points if you know everyone's names)
6
Names:
Sam, Monika (Mo), Chloe, Sarah, Mackenzie, and Jenna
Dogs and cats that spend most or all of their time indoors are at risk of getting heartworm disease.
True - (Mosquitoes are EVERYWHERE)
How many patients has MVH seen since opening in 2023 (must be within 100 of the correct number)?
3,255!
In 2025, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) estimated that there were how many veterinarians working in the US (must be within 5,000 of the correct number)?
133,475
Texas is the number 3 state in the US for incidence of heartworm disease.
False - Texas is number 1 as of spring 2026! =(
Where did both Dr. Voges go to vet school?
Iowa State University (Go Cyclones!)