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A community of students, faculty, researchers, and over 6,000 alumni pursuing a passion to help change the world, one animal at a time.

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ACCREDITED*

ACCREDITED*

Ross Vet’s DVM Program is accredited by the Association Council on Education (AVMA) COE.

ACCELERATED

ACCELERATED

Be practice-ready and eligible for licensure in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada in as few as 3.25 years.

HANDS ON

HANDS ON

Immersive skills training begins your first semester to best prepare you for your veterinary career.

VETERINARY PROGRAMS

Prepare for all facets of your veterinary career with Ross Vet's accelerated curriculum. You’ll receive a world-class education on our high-tech campus, while growing in the culturally distinct and empowering environment of St. Kitts.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

  • 3 start dates a year: January, May, and September
  • 10 semester curriculum is designed to be taken year-round without summers off
  • Upon graduation and passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination you will be eligible to practice in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico
  • Option to complete your DVM and MSc at the same time by adding only one additional semester when you choose the integrated DVM/MSc option

Graduate Programs

  • Certificate in One Health
  • Master of Science (MSc) in One Health
  • Master of Science (MSc) by Research
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research

START DATES

September 5, 2022

January 9, 2023

May 8, 2023

ACCREDITED*

Ross Vet’s DVM Program is accredited by the Association Council on Education (AVMA) COE.

ACCELERATED

Be practice-ready and eligible for licensure in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada in as few as 3.25 years.

HANDS ON

Immersive clinical skills training begins your first semester to best prepare you for your veterinary career.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

  • 3 start dates a year: January, May, and September
  • 10 semester curriculum is designed to be taken year-round without summers off
  • Upon graduation and passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination you will be eligible to practice in the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico
  • Option to complete your DVM and MSc at the same time by adding only one additional semester when you choose the integrated DVM/MSc option

VET PREP PROGRAM

  • 1-semester bridge program that teaches foundational knowledge, skills, and terminology to set you up for success (and even give you a head start) in the DVM program
  • Hands-on learning and animal experience through coursework and wet labs
  • Upon passing, you are guaranteed a spot in the next first-semester class of the DVM program

Graduate Programs

  • Graduate Certificate in One Health
  • Master of Science (MSc) in One Health
  • Master of Science (MSc) by Research
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Research

WHY ROSS VET?

FLEXIBILITY

From our three start dates to your clinical site choice to our Dual-Degree Program, earn your degree(s) your way.

COMMUNITY

Approachable professors and student clubs provide opportunities to enhance and execute classroom teachings in the real world.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES

Our location on St. Kitts offers exposure to exotic marine and wildlife for research and learning.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN I EARN MY DVM WITHOUT COMPLETING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE?
CAN I EARN MY DVM WITHOUT COMPLETING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE?

Yes! It is possible to be accepted into our DVM program as long as you have completed the pre-requisite courses and meet all of the admission requirements.

CAN I USE US FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS?
CAN I USE US FEDERAL DIRECT LOANS?

Yes. Qualified students are eligible for US federal direct loans.

HOW LONG WILL I LIVE IN ST. KITTS?
HOW LONG WILL I LIVE IN ST. KITTS?

The first seven semesters for the DVM program take place in St. Kitts. The last three semesters are completed at an AVMA-accredited* school or college of veterinary medicine in the US, Canada or abroad. You will be asked to give us your top 4 clinical placement choices.

IF I’VE FILLED OUT THE VMCAS APPLICATION DO I NEED TO FILL OUT ROSS VET’S AS WELL?
IF I’VE FILLED OUT THE VMCAS APPLICATION DO I NEED TO FILL OUT ROSS VET’S AS WELL?

No. If you have completed the common application with VMCAS you can send it to us via VMCAS.

What is the DVM curriculum like?

Ross Vet’s preclinical DVM curriculum consists of seven semesters of specifically prescribed coursework. The clinical curriculum consists of three semesters of clinical training at an AVMA-accredited* school of veterinary medicine in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, or New Zealand.

How long does the Ross Vet DVM program take to complete?

The accelerated DVM program is designed to be completed in 10 semesters, or 3.25 years. The first 2.25 years are spent completing preclinical curriculum on our campus in St. Kitts. After that, students undergo one year of clinical application at one of our AVMA-accredited affiliate schools.

What is Vet Prep?

Ross Vet offers a one-semester Veterinary Preparatory (Vet Prep) program for students who may benefit from specific courses that will enhance the likelihood of their success in veterinary school. If you are offered Vet Prep and pass, you will be guaranteed a spot in the next first-semester class of the DVM program.

ATTEND A ROSS VET EVENT

Join us online or in-person to learn more about Ross Vet and discover our community.
GRE Topic Webinar Jan 11
Information Seminar in Orlando Feb 4th
Why May? Ask the Dean Feb 8
From Canada to St Kitts: The Ross Vet Experience (ISPP focus) Feb 16
Anaheim Info Seminar Feb 18
New Brunswick, NJ Info Seminar Mar 4
Vancouver Info Seminar Mar 4
Saskatoon, CA Mar 15

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"I would definitely recommend going to Ross Vet. It is going to be different, but that's why there is a real sense of community. Everyone is supportive. Everyone is looking out for you, making sure you're succeeding, because the professors and your classmates want you to succeed."

Christina Colon, Class of 2019