I agree with you. I've wanted to be one for 4 years (since I was 7 or 8) . I do regular "vet" checkups on my elderly dog (she's 7 and a Jack Russell Terrier/Rat Terrier/Beagle mix, but is always bursting with energy). I even got a vet manual for my b-day!
I love animals but it propably wouldn't be a very good idea for me because I'm allergic to some animals!!