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Earn your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree at Ross Vet
From classroom to clinical rotations, the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (Ross Vet) DVM curriculum can prepare you for lifelong career success.
Participate in a dynamic learning experience that emphasizes clinical communication skills, hands-on experiential learning, innovative instructional technology, and content that reflects current veterinary education topics and trends.
The DVM degree is awarded upon the successful completion of our 10-semester preclinical and clinical DVM curriculum.
Why Ross Vet's DVM Program is Unique
Open a gateway to new worlds, species, and connections. From day one of your DVM degree journey, you discover immersive settings, fascinating species, and research that affects animal and human health on a global scale.
At Ross Vet, accessible professors and distinguished researchers work with you inside and outside the classroom helping you get one step closer to your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and career goals.
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Reimagine Your Future
Discover the path to practice-ready veterinary medicine. Whether you decide to open your own veterinary practice or choose to travel and research exotic animals, the DVM degree program at Ross Vet prepares you for a career in veterinary medicine.
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CONNECT WITH COMMUNITIES AND ROSS VET PARTNERS
Expand your network with Ross Vet.
With 30 clinical affiliates and dozens of partner programs, Ross Vet remains committed to helping you move seamlessly from undergrad to veterinary school.
We also stand firm in our commitment to expanding diversity, equity, and inclusion opportunities across the veterinary professions, so DVM degree students from a wide range of backgrounds have the opportunity to practice veterinary medicine and impact animal care.
Experience Life and Learning in St. Kitts with Ross Vet's DVM Program
Study Abroad in St. Kitts
Experience a world of opportunity at Ross Vet in St. Kitts before your clinical training in the United States or abroad completes your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree journey. Ross Vet’s DVM program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education® (AVMA COE®), which allows our graduates to apply for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
About 250 miles (400 kilometers) east of Puerto Rico, the English-speaking island of St. Kitts is located in the Leeward Islands at the northern end of the Lesser Antilles. The perfect 80°F (27°C) weather makes Ross Vet ideal for those who enjoy outdoor festivals, beaches, sailing, and hiking.
FIND YOUR DVM PROGRAM COMMUNITY AT ROSS VET
Community is core to being a Rossie.
Expand your boundaries among a rich, diverse community of students, faculty and island residents.
DVM PROGRAM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Is a DVM?
DVM stands for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, the degree you earn on your path to become a practicing veterinarian. To learn more about how to become DVM, visit Ross Vet’s blog What Is a Veterinarian?
What Is the Tuition for Ross Vet's DVM Program?
View the Ross Vet’s tuition and fees page to learn more about our U.S. pricing and non-U.S. pricing for information on our Canadian and International Student Pricing Program for the DVM Program.
Should I Apply Through Ross Vet or VMCAS?
You can apply through VMCAS or you may apply to Ross Vet school through our online application. If you apply via VMCAS you do not need to submit online. Visit How to Apply to learn more about our application process.
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Career Paths to Take With a DVM Degree
Private practice isn’t your only career option after earning your DVM degree. There are many exciting paths you can pursue across the profession. Let’s take a closer look at some of the DVM careers that await you after graduation.
