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Veterinary Medicine

DESCRIPTION

Veterinarians diagnose, treat, and control diseases in animals and are concerned with preventing transmission of animal diseases to humans. They treat injured animals and develop programs to prevent disease and injury.
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) Scholarships and Awards
U. of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Summer Enrichment Program (SEP)
Colorado State U. College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Vet Prep Program
Columbia U. Office of Pre-Professional Advising List of Veterinary Opportunities for Pre-Health Students
Higher Education Student Assistance Authority (HESAA) Veterinarian Medical Program (for NJ residents)
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Tour Schedule
Jobs in Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State U. College of Veterinary Medicine Vetward Bound Program
U. of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Monday Information Seminars for Prospective Students (second and fourth Monday of every month)
U. of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine VMD/MBA Degree Program
U. of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine VMD/PhD Veterinary Medical Scientist Training Program (VMSTP)
Profiles in Veterinary Medicine
Rochester Institute of Technology List of Co-op/Internship Opportunities for Prevet Students
Saul T. Wilson Scholarship Program in Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (pdf)
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Adventures in Veterinary Medicine College Program
Tuskegee U. School of Veterinary Medicine Summer Enrichment and Reinforcement Program (SERP)
Veterinarian Career Overview
Veterinarian Interview
Veterinary Medicine Overview
Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine Information Session, January 9, 2009
(Additional veterinary medicine links are located on the "Health Professions Links" page.)

DEGREE

D.V.M. or V.M.D.

PROGRAM LENGTH

4-5 years

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS' ORGANIZATION

AAVMC (Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges)
Veterinary Schools

APPLICATION SERVICE

VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service) Some schools do not use VMCAS services and have their own applications.

ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Two semesters each of English, Biology, Physics, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry. Note: Some schools have very specific requirements often including Microbiology, Statistics, Biochemistry, Animal Science, Nutrition. Check requirements CAREFULLY.
VMCAS College Specific Requirements

ADMISSION EXAM

VCAT (Veterinary College Admission Test) has been discontinued.
Most schools accept GRE.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCES

Demonstrated knowledge of profession, confidence and comfort around a variety of animals. Strongly recommend veterinary and non-veterinary, animal-related experience.

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

No standard form. Usually three letters, two from faculty and one from employer, vet, or another academic source.