A lot of my college friends went on to be doctors, and to be honest, it's still a little horrifying to think of them holding other people's lives in their hands.
I have less faith in the
intentions of doctors because I know many of them go into it to win the approval of their parents, or the money (though not so much this now), or the prestige.
I'll admit I don't know how long you have to study to become a fully licensed veterinarian.