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.

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.

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.

The GRE is not required to apply to Ross Vet. However, applications that include the GRE, regardless of GRE score, will be given priority in the review process. At Ross Vet, we know there is more to your story than GPA and GRE, and that’s why we take into account each applicant’s unique attributes and experiences in addition to important academic elements, such as grade trends over time. Our holistic review process helps ensure every applicant is thoroughly evaluated as an individual and has an opportunity for a fair shot at gaining admission to the DVM program.. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information regarding GRE.

The new legislation eliminates the Grad PLUS loan program for graduate and professional students, including those in veterinary medicine. Future borrowing will be limited to Direct Unsubsidized Loans, which have lower annual and aggregate limits.

Starting July 1, 2026, veterinary students will face new borrowing limits on federal student loans. They will be able to borrow up to $50,000 annually through Direct Unsubsidized Loans. Over the entire course of their veterinary education, the aggregate borrowing limit will be capped at $200,000. Additionally, there is a lifetime borrowing limit of $257,500 that applies to all federal student loans combined.

Students who have taken out loans before July 1, 2026, are generally exempt from the new borrowing limits for up to three academic years or until they complete their program, whichever comes first.

If your total cost of attendance is higher than the federal loan limits, you may need to look into other ways to cover the difference, such as private loans. Our Office of Student Finance is here to help. Email [email protected] to discuss your options and create a plan that fits your financial situation."