Vet School for Canadian Students

Earn Your DVM Abroad at Ross Vet

Welcome Canadian Students

Pursue your passion abroad.

Our unique Caribbean location offers you the chance to get out and explore the natural wildlife that surrounds you and immerse yourself in what you love.

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Uncover The Ross Vet Advantage

Ross Vet’s AVMA-accredited DVM program offers an engaging, immersive veterinary curriculum on the beautiful, culturally distinct island of St. Kitts.

Our preclinical training can help you develop the abilities, skills, and attitudes expected to meet the requirements of the curriculum.

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Accelerated Program

Be practice-ready and eligible for licensure in Canada, the U.S., and abroad in as few as 3.25 years.

Canadian Clinical Training

Canadian students can complete their veterinary school clinical year closer to home or choose to explore global opportunities.

Grow Your Skills

Develop valuable hands-on experience in veterinary surgery, communications, and other skills prior to your clinical year.

A Track Record of Success

Ross Vet’s DVM graduates work in private practices, specialized clinical disciplines, academia/research, and public service.

Ross Vet’s Canadian Dollar Exchange Policy

At Ross Vet, we are committed to supporting our students by helping reduce the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the cost of their education. To provide greater predictability and protection, we’ve introduced a Foreign Exchange (Fx) Ceiling Policy, that places a limit on the exchange rate used when converting your Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars for tuition and fees, helping you plan your educational expenses with confidence.

Who is Eligible?

All new students starting in January, May, and September 2026 are eligible for the rate ceiling when paying tuition and fees in Canadian dollars (CAD) during the 2026 calendar year, no matter your program or citizenship.

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How It Works

All tuition and fees are billed in U.S. dollars (USD). When payments are made in Canadian dollars (CAD), the Fx Ceiling Policy sets a maximum exchange rate of $1.40 CAD per $1.00 USD.

That means:

If the exchange rate goes above $1.40 CAD for every $1.00 USD, you’ll only pay at the $1.40 rate.
If the rate is below $1.40, you’ll automatically get the lower rate.
This approach helps protect you from sudden increases in exchange rates while allowing you to benefit from positive market changes.

Important Disclosures: Fees not included and account status

Fees Not Included: The $1.40 exchange rate ceiling applies only to the currency conversion rate. It does not include any additional fees such as bank charges, wire transfer fees, service fees, commissions, or credit card processing fees. Students are responsible for covering these transaction costs.
Account Status: Payments are applied to the oldest outstanding balance first. To remain eligible for this program, students should keep their accounts in good standing. The university reserves the right to remove eligibility for the rate ceiling if a student becomes delinquent on payments.

Curriculum

Ross Vet DVM program goes beyond textbooks. Dive into hands-on learning that gets you comfortable in real-life scenarios and develop the essential communication skills to build trust.

DVM Requirements

Get the details on Ross Vet school requirements. Find out exactly what you need to start and submit your application, including coursework, experience, and personal essays.

Admissions

Ross Vet takes a holistic approach to admissions, reviewing every part of your application, not just your grades. We look at your academic preparation, hands-on experience, and the insight you share through your personal essay.

Explore Scholarships And Finance Options

From Canadian scholarship opportunities to our dedicated student finance team, we're here to assist you with evaluating funding options and help you with your vet school financial needs.

No matter where you attend vet school, your tuition and costs will be a substantial investment.

Ross Vet’s tuition and fees vary based on your academic program and where you are at in the curriculum.

We have been informed of upcoming changes to Canadian provincial/territorial student grant and loan programs, including Canada Student Loans and Grants, effective August 1, 2026. Please visit your province’s website for detailed information on how these changes may impact you, as well as for any additional guidance. We also recommend contacting RUSVM Student Finance Office at 732-509-3051 to discuss alternative funding options.

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AWARD AMOUNT: $6,428.57 per semester, semesters 4 through 10. Life cap of $45,000.

Scholarship for students who have completed 48 college credits at an accredited university outside of the United States and Puerto Rico (i.e., if you are a Canadian resident studying in Canada, you could qualify). Only available to students starting in a January or May semester.

Scholarships

Canada & International

Massey University - Palmerston North, New Zealand
Murdoch University College of Veterinary Medicine – Murdoch, OT, AU
Ontario Veterinary College – University of Guelph - Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Sciences at the University of Edinburgh - Roslin, United Kingdom
Royal Veterinary College - London, United Kingdom
University College Dublin - Dublin, Ireland
University of Glasgow - Glasgow, United Kingdom
University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science - Liverpool, United Kingdom
University of Montreal - Montreal, QC, Canada
University of Prince Edward Island - Charlottetown, PE, Canada

This list was last updated April 2026 and is subject to change. The University of Montreal does require fluency in French. Murdoch University College of Veterinary Medicine will have a January intake only.

United States

Cornell University - Ithaca, NY 
Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge, LA
Oklahoma State University - Stillwater, OK
Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR 
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN
Tufts University - North Grafton, MA
University of California at Davis - Davis, CA
University of Minnesota - St. Paul, MN 
University of Missouri - Columbia, MO
University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN
Washington State University - Pullman, WA

This list was last updated December 2025 and is subject to change. The University of Montreal does require fluency in French. Murdoch University College of Veterinary Medicine will have a January intake only.

Knowing that Ross Vet is located in the Caribbean was a huge positive for me. I could not wait to get out of the cold and have summer all year round (versus other vet schools-Canada in particular). My favorite thing about the island is being able to experience a different culture. My friend and I participated in Carnival this past December and January. We bought costumes and marched in the parade. It’s something you don’t get to do anywhere else. I love St. Kitts!

McGill University Pathway Program

Ross Vet has partnered with McGill University to create a pathway to complete your DVM degree in as few as five years and four months¹! Students, who are enrolled in the BSc (AgEnvSc) Life Sciences Major and interested in pursuing this pathway, will spend time at McGill completing the pre-requisite coursework, and if the criteria is met, may apply to transfer to Ross Vet in St. Kitts to complete the DVM program.

A limited number of spots are available each semester.

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¹Applicable to students from Quebec who enter McGill University from CEGEP

McGill-Ross Vet Scholarship

$2,000 USD per semester for the first three semesters. Lifetime cap of $6,000.

Global Experience Scholarship

$45,000 USD total distributed in equal installments of $6,428.57 USD per semester between semesters 4-10 of the DVM program. Only available to students starting the January or May semesters.

Explore An Inspiring Environment To Learn And Live

Get a sense of the Ross Vet experience from the comfort of your home. Learn about attending vet school abroad, on-campus dining, student life, high-tech classrooms, and research labs.

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