Envision Your Future With Your DVM Degree
Learn. Grow. Transform.
As the only AVMA-accredited DVM Program offering three flexible start dates, Ross Vet attracts hard-working, passionate future veterinarians from around the world.
What makes a Ross Vet graduate different? Hear straight from our alumni as they share how the island experience, hands-on learning, and tight-knit community shaped them into the veterinarians they are today.
A Vision. A Commitment.
To Educate And Transform The World Of Veterinary Medicine.
Join us in transforming the world. Let’s start by transforming your future.
What Sets Us Apart Can Help Us Come Together—Passion for Success
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine’s vision is to lead veterinary training worldwide by creating an exemplary veterinary program, uniquely designed to graduate today’s practice-ready veterinarians and tomorrow’s leaders and discoverers.
The strategic plan supports refreshing the organizational hierarchy to reflect best practice at our benchmark veterinary schools, having clear governance, structure and management in all parts of RUSVM, and yet, through making strategic new appointments, retaining the business focus, agility and appetite for success of a private sector institution. There are two key elements: immediate needs—first, developing Ross Vet to maintain full American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accreditation without substantial compliance issues – and second, driving RUSVM to a new level, above and beyond accreditation.
METHODOLOGY
Ross Vet has developed this strategic vision and plan with input from faculty, staff and students through focus groups, surveys and strategy sessions. All faculty and staff, including clinical program leaders and the Dean’s Council, had the opportunity to contribute to the creation of the plan. Students provided input through semester meetings with the dean and focus groups with leaders of student government. In addition, both preclinical and clinical students participated by completing a twelve-question survey, with an overall response rate of 64.5%.
GOAL
To make Ross Vet the first choice for the best potential students, whatever their background, through the success and reputation of our graduates.
OUR VALUES
Our TEACH values shape how we work together to fulfill our promise to our students and each other.
Teamwork
We put the team first, appreciate different points of view, assume positive intent, collaborate and communicate openly.
Energy
We move quickly, learn from mistakes, build positive spirit and always look for a better way.
Accountability
We take ownership and initiative, demonstrate courage as we speak up and act with integrity in all that we do.
Community
We operate with a shared sense of responsibility and purpose, and enrich colleagues, students and the broader community we serve.
Heart
We serve students and each other with passion, respect and care.
Our TEACH values shape how we work together to fulfill our promise to our students and each other.
Teamwork
We put the team first, appreciate different points of view, assume positive intent, collaborate and communicate openly.
Energy
We move quickly, learn from mistakes, build positive spirit and always look for a better way.
Accountability
We take ownership and initiative, demonstrate courage as we speak up and act with integrity in all that we do.
Community
We operate with a shared sense of responsibility and purpose, and enrich colleagues, students and the broader community we serve.
Heart
We serve students and each other with passion, respect and care.
Meet Dean Robert Gilbert
BVSc, MMedVet, DACT, FRCVS
Dr. Robert Gilbert received his veterinary education in South Africa at the University of Pretoria. He spent time in private practice and corporate practice (artificial insemination) before returning to the University for post-graduate study.
He later completed a residency in theriogenology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison before returning as a faculty member to the University of Pretoria (Onderstepoort). From 1988 through 2016 he served on the faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, where he also held various administrative positions. He joined RUSVM in 2016.
One Health. One World. One You.
Uncover The Connections That Join Us.
The threats to our planet are well-known. At Ross Vet, the next generation of One Health leaders emerge to study the complex interconnectivity of animals, humans, and the environment we share.
In a flexible, online certificate and master’s programs, professors immerse students in innovative research, public health, and environmental challenges — so we can better serve global health.
