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GO FROM ANIMAL LOVER TO EXTRAORDINARY VETERINARIAN

Ready to start your veterinary education?

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EARN YOUR DVM IN ST. KITTS

For a Special Breed of Vet™

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Flexible Start Dates in:

3 start Dates
3.25

Years for DVM Program

450+

Animals Who Live On Campus

29

Clinical Locations

AVMA

Accredited DVM Program

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Embrace Opportunity. Earn Your DVM Degree.
From Basic Care to Surgery. From Small Animals to Exotics.

Discover an AVMA-accredited vet school like no other. Gain the skills necessary to help animals live long healthy lives through a fully immersive education in our vibrant island environment.

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EXPERIENCE 100% DEDICATION TO VETERINARY MEDICINE

IMMERSIVE.

INNOVATIVE.

INTENDED FOR YOU. 

Discover the ideal combination of expertise and experience designed to help you prepare for your future career in veterinary medicine. Gain real-world, hands-on learning that informs your practice and research going forward.

Start When You’re Ready

With three start dates and rolling admissions, you can apply when it makes sense for your life. Start in January, May, or September. 

Dive Into Immersive Learning

Gain the skills necessary to help animals live long, healthy lives and work with a broad range of animals, including aquatic and exotic species.

Real-World Experience

Our AVMA-accredited clinical competency training starts on day one, offering you practical, hands-on experience throughout your program.

Join the Pack

Rossies stick together, both during the program and beyond. Ross Vet has a large alumni network, with nearly 7,000 graduates from all 50 states. 

One Health Initiative

With dedicated, experienced teaching faculty and a wide array of animal species on-island, Ross Vet is committed to developing students who understand the interconnectivity of humans, animals, and the planet.

FIND YOUR PATH. DISCOVER YOUR VETERINARY PROGRAM.


Hands-On. High-Quality. Life-Changing.

Strengthened by a culture of connectivity and a fundamental commitment to integrated One Health research, you’ll find the path that helps advance your veterinarian schooling. 

At Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, our students learn adaptability, resilience, and patience fostered by island life and a rigorous academic program. 

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DVM Program

Unlock a world of opportunities by earning your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
Vet Prep

Designed for those who qualify for an alternate path to the DVM.
Graduate Programs

Evolve our shared understanding of animal welfare, human health, and ecosystem sustainability in one of our graduate programs. Expand your studies and go for an MSc, PhD, or One Health Certificate. 
Dual Degree

Gain new perspectives and advance your career in as few as 11 semesters*.

*Integrated DVM MSc by Research

EXPERIENCE UNIQUE VETERINARY
MEDICINE OPPORTUNITIES


Embark on the opportunity of a lifetime.

At Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, students and faculty draw connections between animals, people, and the planet — advancing a One Health mindset through research, innovation, and veterinary practice.
 

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ROSSIE NEWS & EVENTS

Learn more about our students and faculty, read up on latest research news, or learn more about becoming a veterinarian.

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INNOVATE. INVESTIGATE. 
RESEARCH
VETERINARY MEDICINE AT ROSS VET SCHOOL.


Research-centered. One Health inspired.

Ask tomorrow’s big questions while working alongside experienced researchers and veterinary medicine specialists. Our Research Centers are at the forefront of global ecosystem research. Investigate, innovate, and integrate across all practice areas in collaboration with researchers from across the globe.

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My time at RUSVM helped prepare me for real-world scenarios by showing critical thinking and creativity will allow for you to find a treatment when diagnostics or supplies may not be as readily available at all times.
Dr. Chad Harris

Dr. Chad Harris DVM, '12

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ST. KITTS.  AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME.

This isn’t your ordinary vet school.

Your modern classroom is just a few steps from the incredible beaches and natural beauty of St. Kitts.

Located in the Leeward Islands, just a little over 200 miles from Puerto Rico, St. Kitts is home to approximately 44,000 people. The unforgettable experiences students have while studying veterinary medicine at Ross Vet are intensified by the extraordinary and exotic environment of St. Kitts. 

Come to learn and open a new door — to community, opportunity, and life-changing experiences.

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FIND YOUR PLACE AT ROSS VET


Stepping into a new world is momentous — and worth it. Access the information you need to discover how Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine transforms students into leaders.

We’re here to help. Explore our resources or request more information.

Prospective Students

Learn more about the admission process, talk with alumni, current students, and faculty, and find out more about what Ross Vet can do for you.
Alumni

Stay connected with faculty and fellow alumni. Learn about alumni benefits, career opportunities, conferences and alumni events.
Families

Gather information and support resources while exploring how the Ross University experience fits your student and your family.
Current Students

Find the latest information and links to useful resources. Check out the academic calendar, get details about orientation, and access student information.
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PURSUE EXCELLENCE WITH AN AVMA-ACCREDITED DVM PROGRAM

Earn your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, whose DVM program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE).  

Earn a degree at an institution committed to protecting the rights of students, improving veterinary medical education, and providing quality education.

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Things To Know Before Starting Veterinary School

Read about the skills, abilities, and training needed to succeed in vet school, and find helpful information about being a veterinarian.

Types of Veterinarians and What They Do

Learn about the 22 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

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DISCOVER WHERE EXPLORATION LIVES

Step into a new world to start changing yours.