Veterinary Medicine

The professional education of a veterinary is obtained at a School of Veterinary Medicine, where the curriculum typically takes four years to complete. Students graduate with a doctorate (DVM) and then take a state licensure examination. One-year and two-year optional residency programs are available, after which students become board-certified in a particular veterinary specialty, such as surgery or radiology.

Each veterinary school has a set of prerequisites that must be completed (with letter grades) before admission to that school. For a complete list of veterinary schools and their prerequisites, consult the handbook:

Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements

Veterinary Medicine Resources

For information on the publication described above or other publications related to veterinary schools, meetings and conferences, government and legislature related to veterinary issues, and veterinary job listings, contact Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges

To view or print an application, apply online, or for information about standardized test requirements, international applicants, and deadline dates, contact Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)

To access a comprehensive database of links to hundreds of sites on a variety of topics, including publications, animal welfare and science/research organizations, veterinary meetings worldwide, careers, and veterinary images, contact NetVet