GO FROM ANIMAL LOVER TO EXTRAORDINARY VETERINARIAN
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine matches your passion for animals with a fully immersive education.
Your path toward becoming a veterinarian starts in:
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Apply Now to start earning your DVM in our upcoming term!
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VETERINARY PROGRAMS
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
January 8, 2024
May 6, 2024
September 2, 2024
EXPERIENCE 100% DEDICATION TO VETERINARY MEDICINE
Prepare for all facets of your veterinary career with Ross Vet’s accelerated curriculum, while growing in the culturally distinct and empowering environment of St. Kitts.
EXPERIENCE 100% DEDICATION TO VETERINARY MEDICINE
Prepare for all facets of your veterinary career with Ross Vet’s accelerated curriculum, while growing in the culturally distinct and empowering environment of St. Kitts.
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (DVM)
- 3 start dates a year: {{:threeStartDates}}
- 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
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (DVM)
- 3 start dates a year: May, September, and January
- 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
Flexible Start Dates in:
3.25
Years for DVM Program
28
Clinical Locations
500+
Animals living on campus
AVMA
Accredited DVM Program
WHY ROSS VET?
Flexibility
From our three start dates to our Dual-Degree program options, earn your degree(s) your way.
Community
Approachable professors and student clubs provide opportunities to enhance and apply classroom teachings in the real world.
Unique Opportunities
Our location on St. Kitts offers exposure to exotic marine and wildlife for research and learning.
A: 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.
A: Yes. Qualified students are eligible for US federal direct loans.
A: 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.
A: No. If you have completed the common application with VMCAS you can send it to us via VMCAS.
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.
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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
"I think Ross Vet sets students apart with the opportunity that we got to study on the island of St. Kitts. It's a very unique experience, and I am so grateful that I've had it because I got to study abroad. I miss every single day and would love to go back. 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
DVM '24
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*Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine confers a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, which is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE), 1931 N. Meacham Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Tel: 800.248.2862. For more information please visit https://www.avma.org/?vc={{vc}}.
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