DVM Degree Program Admissions

• Start Sooner, Graduate Sooner:  Starting our accelerated program in May allows you to graduate nine months sooner** than students who wait to start vet school the following fall at U.S. schools.

• Smaller Cohort, Bigger Opportunities: May cohorts are typically smaller, giving you more access to instructors, labs, and resources. You may also find more housing availability and less competition than during the peak fall intake.

• Graduate Strategically: Graduating off-cycle can work to your advantage. Enter the job market when there’s less competition.

• Waitlisted? Don’t  Lose Momentum: Rather than waiting months to start, you can jump into our DVM program sooner, reducing the downtime and getting you into your career faster. 

• Perfect Timing for Seasonal Learning: Your learning can align with major veterinary seasons like summer wildlife rehab, sea turtle research, or foaling and calving.

• Save on Tuition (For Non-U.S. Students): As a Canadian or international student, a May start can mean you’re eligible for the Global Experience Scholarship. This scholarship can provide up to $45k USD toward your DVM. 

*Degree Conferral refers to the official awarding of a DVM degree to a student. Degree Conferral happens concurrently with Graduation for the January start program.

 **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. Comparison to U.S. School is based on a traditional 4-year curriculum. 

• Start Your Career Sooner: Starting our accelerated 3.25-year DVM program in September allows you to graduate four months sooner** than students who start at the same time at U.S. schools.

• A Seamless Transition: A fall start date aligns with the traditional academic calendar, making the shift from undergraduate studies to vet school smoother.

• Reset and Rewind: After a summer break, starting your DVM in the fall can feel like a natural reset. It helps you enter the accelerated program with fresh focus and energy.

• Strong Student Connections: Our fall intake is larger, offering more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and build a supportive network of classmates.

*Degree Conferral refers to the official awarding of a DVM degree to a student. Degree Conferral happens concurrently with Graduation for the January start program.

**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. Comparison to U.S. School is based on a traditional 4-year curriculum.