DVM Degree Program Admissions

Most schools of veterinary medicine, including Caribbean vet schools, require four years to complete a DVM degree. At Ross Vet, our accelerated program runs year-round, allowing you to earn a DVM in as few as 3.25 years*.

* Students must successfully pass all courses prescribed in the Ross Vet 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.

Ross Vet’s DVM program spans ten semesters, divided into preclinical and clinical phases. The first seven semesters are spent at our vet school campus in the Caribbean completing 128.5 semester credit hours of specifically prescribed coursework. To graduate, students must then successfully complete a 45-week clinical and evaluated clinical curriculum at an affiliated AVMA-accredited school.

GPA requirements to get into a school of veterinary medicine vary by institution. Ross Vet considers all aspects of your application when making admissions decisions.

We believe that grades and test scores alone don't fully represent who you are. That's why we evaluate your entire application, including your coursework, practical experience, academic records, and personal statement. This comprehensive approach helps us identify students who will excel in our demanding program.

There is no single undergraduate degree for people who want to become veterinarians, but most pre-vet students major in the biological or physical sciences. Whatever your major, you must have a minimum of 48 credits of college work that includes all vet school prerequisites.