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About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts

Venture into a new world.

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. 

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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. 

Learn about life in St. Kitts
Virtual Tour

Take a peek at life on campus with a virtual tour of Ross Vet.
Housing

Find out where you’ll live when you study at Ross Vet.
Daily Life

Learn about living in St. Kitts and campus life.
Things To Do

Discover why St. Kitts offers an unparalleled DVM experience. 
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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. 

Read about our DEI initiatives

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.

Meet Our Leadership
Meet the Dean
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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.

See Available Career Opportunities

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.

Learn more about our accreditation
Protect

Our Apple® distinguished program uses technology to inspire creativity, collaboration and critical thinking.

Promote

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.

Advance

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. 

Explore St. Kitts
Vet Clinic

Accredited by the AAHA*, the Ross University Veterinary Clinic offers a range of medical services for small animals.
Birth-8 Prep School

Our U.S. accredited prep school serves children of Ross Vet students, faculty, and St. Kitts communities from birth through 8th grade.

*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. 

Office of Student Disability Services Guide

Ross Vet sets students apart with the opportunity that we got to study abroad on the island of St. Kitts. But also, Ross Vet prepares you so well as a veterinarian, learning the knowledge that you need and preparing you to get to clinics.
Peyton Mart

Peyton Mart, DVM '24

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