GO FROM ANIMAL LOVER TO EXTRAORDINARY VETERINARIAN
Ready to start your veterinary education?
Find out if you're a fit at Ross Vet.
Ross Vet was 3rd overall behind UC Davis and U Penn
for total internship and residency matches through the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP) in 2024.
Apply with No Fee* Through October 31!
*Not available to residents of Alabama
Discover an AVMA-accredited vet school like no other. Gain the skills necessary to help animals live long healthy lives through a fully immersive education in our vibrant island environment.
EXPERIENCE 100% DEDICATION TO VETERINARY MEDICINE
IMMERSIVE.
INNOVATIVE.
INTENDED FOR YOU.
Discover the ideal combination of expertise and experience designed to help you prepare for your future career in veterinary medicine. Gain real-world, hands-on learning that informs your practice and research going forward.
With three start dates and rolling admissions, you can apply when it makes sense for your life. Start in January, May, or September.
Gain the skills necessary to help animals live long, healthy lives and work with a broad range of animals, including aquatic and exotic species.
Our AVMA-accredited clinical competency training starts on day one, offering you practical, hands-on experience throughout your program.
Rossies stick together, both during the program and beyond. Ross Vet has a large alumni network, with nearly 7,000 graduates from all 50 states.
With dedicated, experienced teaching faculty and a wide array of animal species on-island, Ross Vet is committed to developing students who understand the interconnectivity of humans, animals, and the planet.
FIND YOUR PATH. DISCOVER YOUR VETERINARY PROGRAM.
Hands-On. High-Quality. Life-Changing.
Strengthened by a culture of connectivity and a fundamental commitment to integrated One Health research, you’ll find the path that helps advance your veterinarian schooling.
At Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, our students learn adaptability, resilience, and patience fostered by island life and a rigorous academic program.
EXPERIENCE UNIQUE VETERINARY
MEDICINE OPPORTUNITIES
Embark on the opportunity of a lifetime.
At Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, students and faculty draw connections between animals, people, and the planet — advancing a One Health mindset through research, innovation, and veterinary practice.
ROSSIE NEWS & EVENTS
Learn more about our students and faculty, read up on latest research news, or learn more about becoming a veterinarian.
INNOVATE. INVESTIGATE.
RESEARCH
VETERINARY MEDICINE AT ROSS VET SCHOOL.
Research-centered. One Health inspired.
Ask tomorrow’s big questions while working alongside experienced researchers and veterinary medicine specialists. Our Research Centers are at the forefront of global ecosystem research. Investigate, innovate, and integrate across all practice areas in collaboration with researchers from across the globe.
ST. KITTS. AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME.
This isn’t your ordinary vet school.
Your modern classroom is just a few steps from the incredible beaches and natural beauty of St. Kitts.
Located in the Leeward Islands, just a little over 200 miles from Puerto Rico, St. Kitts is home to approximately 44,000 people. The unforgettable experiences students have while studying veterinary medicine at Ross Vet are intensified by the extraordinary and exotic environment of St. Kitts.
Come to learn and open a new door — to community, opportunity, and life-changing experiences.
FIND YOUR PLACE AT ROSS VET
Stepping into a new world is momentous — and worth it. Access the information you need to discover how Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine transforms students into leaders.
We’re here to help. Explore our resources or request more information.
PURSUE EXCELLENCE WITH AN AVMA-ACCREDITED DVM PROGRAM
Earn your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, whose DVM program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE).
Earn a degree at an institution committed to protecting the rights of students, improving veterinary medical education, and providing quality education.
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Types of Veterinarians and What They Do
Learn about the 22 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Step into a new world to start changing yours.