Why Ross?
Veterinary medicine is undergoing more change today than at any time in its history, thanks to:
- The surge of interest in companion animals of all kinds.
- Concerns over food safety and environmental protection.
- New developments in pharmacology and diagnostic technology.
What does all of this mean to someone who is deciding whether to become part of this exciting world? Very simply, there has never been a better time to do it—and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is ready to help you.
Over the last 26 years, more than 2,200 students have realized received their D.V.M. degree from Ross University. Much has changed over that time, but not our commitment to meeting the highest standards of the veterinary profession. Now we are ready to meet yours.
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine operates on a three-semester per year calendar. Each semester is 15 full academic weeks, including final exams. Your entire course of study—including the clinical semesters at our affiliated schools in the U.S.—takes a little over three years.
You will receive your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University upon the successful completion of both the Pre-clinical curriculum and the Clinical training curriculum.
Is Ross University right for you? If you have what it takes to become a veterinarian, Ross University is ready to help you join the challenging and rewarding field of veterinary medicine.


