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STUDY ABROAD

Spend one semester on the island of St. Kitts to prepare yourself for a career in veterinary medicine. Follow your dreams and study abroad this May.

For more information, contact Katie Gillies, Director of Enrollment at 614-257-4669

Ross Vet Admissions for DVM Applicants

A degree in veterinary medicine offers you a wide range of career paths including private practice, regulatory medicine, research, and public health. Earn your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and be part of the dynamic, ever-changing field of animal medicine.

Learn more about what makes for a strong Ross application and the process of applying to veterinary school.

the ross vet difference

Nationally recognized AVMA-accredited DVM degree program
Broad-based curriculum and early exposure to critical hands-on clinical skills
Culturally distinct campus on St. Kitts filled with natural beauty, and exotic marine and tropical wildlife
Qualified students are eligible for U.S. federal direct loans
Clinical training opportunities in the U.S. and internationally
Dual degree opportunities

DVM Admissions — WHAT WE LOOK FOR

You’re more than just a number to us. We take a holistic view of the admissions process, reviewing not just grades and GRE scores, but so much more: your experience with animals and exposure to animal medicine, personal character, interpersonal skills, motivation, and passion for the profession.

Take a minute to answer the following questions, and we’ll generate a personalized Ross University Vet School admissions report about the strength of your candidacy.

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Ross Vet student profile

Ross Vet applicants generally fit the following profile admission to veterinary school:

3.29 average enrolled GPA*
305 average enrolled GRE*
Extracurricular activities and accomplishments

*Statistically representative of acceptance data for the January, May, and September 2019 classes

What makes for a competitive DVM candidate?

How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying to Ross Vet, find out more about our admissions requirements, or attend one of our information events held online and in-person several times throughout the year in the U.S. and Canada. Learn about the DVM application process on our How to Apply page.

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APPLICATION QUICK FACTS

You can apply using our simple online Ross application or submit your VMCAS application
Applications are accepted throughout the year for all upcoming semesters
Start veterinary school when you’re ready: Ross Vet has three start dates per year in January, May, or September

January

Start at Ross Vet in January and you may complete your DVM at the same time as starting the prior September at a U.S. school.**

May

Starting in May allows you to finish an entire year earlier than waiting and starting the following September at a U.S. School.**

September

Start in our fall session and you may finish 4 months sooner than other AVMA-accredited schools in the U.S.**

**Students must successfully pass all courses prescribed in the Ross preclinical and clinical curriculum without failing or repeating any courses, and pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) to complete their degree within this time frame. Comparison to U.S. School is based on a traditional 4-year curriculum. For more information visit: http://veterinary.rossu.edu/student-consumer-information