I'm saying that one of the things that may be keeping women from going into CS is that (compared to veterinary science) programmers come across as unprofessiona

I'm saying that one of the things that may be keeping women from going into CS is that (compared to veterinary science) programmers come across as unprofessional immature dickheads far more than vets do (and, in my experience, ARE unprofessional immature dickheads far more frequently than vets). Men seem to be more willing to put up with this (and indeed, in some cases seem to embrace it). Vets had a much easier ride in making their profession appear to be a sensible choice for the young lady deciding on a career.