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) Scholarship and Loan Information; AAVMC Career Fair and Information Session, March 11, 2012
Auburn U. College of Veterinary Medicine Open House, April 21, 2012
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
Colorado State U. Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House, March 31, 2012
Columbia U. Office of Pre-Professional Advising List of Veterinary Opportunities for Pre-Health Students
U. of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine Open House, April 6, 2012
Jobs in Veterinary Medicine
Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association
Michigan State U. College of Veterinary Medicine Vetward Bound Program
NIH Office of Science Education Veterinarian Info
North Carolina State U. College of Veterinary Medicine Admissions Information Sessions, February 21, March 21, May 17, June 1, June 6, July 6, and July 11, 2012
The Ohio State U. College of Veterinary Medicine Open House, May 19, 2012
Oklahoma State U. Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, March 3, 2012
U. of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Exploration Through Science (VETS) Summer Program
U. of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine VMD/PhD Program
Pre-Vet E-Newsletter
Purdue U. School of Veterinary Medicine Open House, April 14, 2012
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)
State Veterinary Medical Associations
U. of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine Open House, April 14, 2012
Texas A&M U. College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Open House, April 14, 2012
Tufts U. 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
Veterinarian Occupational Outlook
Veterinary Medicine Overview
(Additional veterinary medicine links are located on the "Health Professions Links" page.)
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Degree | D.V.M. or V.M.D.
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Program Length |
4-5 years
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Professional Schools' Organization |
AAVMC (Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges)
Veterinary Schools
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Application Service |
VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service)
Some schools do not use VMCAS services and have their own applications.
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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.
Course Prerequisite Chart
VMCAS College Specific Requirements
Links to prerequisites for each U.S. veterinary school are found at the bottom of the Choosing Your Courses page.
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Admission Exam | VCAT (Veterinary College Admission Test) has been discontinued.
Most schools accept GRE.
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Personal Attributes & Experiences | Demonstrated knowledge of profession, confidence and comfort around a variety of animals. Strongly recommend veterinary and non-veterinary, animal-related experience.
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Recommendation Letters | No standard form. Usually three letters, two from faculty and one from employer, vet, or another academic source. |