About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts
DISCOVER ROSS VETERINARY SCHOOL IN ST. KITTS
Our story. Your future.
Founded in 1982, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, a St. Kitt's vet school, has graduated over 7,000 veterinarians who today practice medicine across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and beyond.
Accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE), Ross Vet’s DVM program is located on our high-tech campus located on the island of St. Kitts. We offer an entirely unique opportunity to tomorrow’s prospective veterinarians.
STUDY VETERINARY MEDICINE IN ST. KITTS
The Caribbean is waiting for you.
Located on the beautiful, verdant island of St. Kitts on the border of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic, the Ross Vet campus and surrounding landscape offers breathtaking views of the ocean and Nevis Peak.
COMMIT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE AT ROSS VET IN ST. KITTS
Racism is a public health crisis.
A philosophy of continuous learning guides our practice, both as veterinarians and as stewards of public health. Our commitment — to listen, learn, study, act, and advocate — is essential to confronting and addressing racism, implicit bias and injustice here and around the world.
MEET OUR UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
Learn more about those who lead Ross Vet.
Our institution is led by those who have studied, practiced, and advocated for veterinary medicine. This commitment to animal care ensures everything we do continues to provide students the opportunity to learn and benefit from highly-trained DVMs.
MAKE AN IMPACT. JOIN THE ROSS VET TEAM.
Join a collaborative community of passionate professionals making a difference every day by advancing human and animal health through the power of education.
CARIBBEAN-BASED.
AVMA-ACCREDITED.
Study abroad and earn U.S. credentials.
Few schools offer the opportunity to study and practice veterinary medicine in such close proximity to exotic ecosystems. Benefit from the opportunity of a lifetime while paving the way for your future by attending an AVMA-accredited DVM Program.
Our Apple® distinguished program uses technology to inspire creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.
Hands-on curriculum that emphasizes clinical communication skills, basic sciences, unique research opportunities, and up close and personal interaction with small and large animals starting in your first semester.
Accelerated program provides the opportunity to graduate in as little as 3.25 years and be eligible to apply to practice in the U.S. and Canada.
GAIN A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT AT ROSS VET IN ST. KITTS
In the cozy community of a St. Kitts veterinary school, Ross Vet students are welcomed right away into a new world of friendship and opportunity.
*Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine's (RUSVM) Veterinary Clinic is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA, www.aaha.org). The clinic provides a range of medical and surgical services for small animals, including preventive care and emergency medicine.
RUSVM’s initial accreditation was granted in July 2010.
LEARN ABOUT OUR STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES
We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. RUSVM maintains a process for students to use should they wish to request accommodation.
Reach out to the Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS) to request accommodations.
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