Vet School Cost Comparison Tool Updated for 2018

If you’re serious about going to vet school (and being able to afford it), you should definitely take advantage of the Cost Comparison Tool provided by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges.  Now in its third year and refreshed with 2018 data, the CCT is a web-based application with

New Vet School Coming to Metropolitan New York Area

The state of New York has announced that it will partially fund the establishment of a school of veterinary medicine at Long Island University.  There has never been a veterinary program in the New York metropolitan area, though the highly regarded program at Cornell University (about a four hour drive

New Vet School at Texas Tech Moves Forward

Texas Tech’s plan to build the nation’s 31st veterinary school made a critical step forward last week, as the Amarillo City Council approved a measure to fund up to $69 million for its construction—a significant portion of the $90 million required.  Once construction is complete, Texas Tech will have the

Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship Announced

The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association has announced that applications are currently being accepted for the Compassionate Care Veterinary Student Scholarship.  This award, established in 2016, is intended for vet students who are interested in animal welfare issues and have actively pursued this interest through volunteer work.  The first place

Vet Camp Contest Now Accepting Entries

If you’re a middle school student who wants to be a vet, we have a great summer opportunity for you!  Royal Canin and Vet Set Go have once again partnered to offer the 2018 Become a Veterinarian Camp Contest.  The contest, designed for rising sixth to eighth graders, offers the

New Veterinary Show Coming to CBS in April

CBS has announced the addition of a new veterinary show to its Saturday morning lineup.  “Pet Vet Dream Team” is a half hour program aimed at teens, giving viewers a behind-the-scenes view of the veterinary profession.  The show follows veterinarians at the Small Animal Specialist Hospital who treat a variety

Online Masters Degree Offered in Veterinary Public Health

The University of Missouri has announced that it will be the first U.S. institution to offer an online master of public health program with an emphasis in veterinary medicine.  Missouri already offers a successful residential version of the program, and is one of just four accredited schools offering the residential

UC Davis Named World’s Best Vet School

The University of California - Davis, has again been honored as the top veterinary program in the world, according to the highly regarded 2018 QS World University Rankings.  The top trio remained unchanged from the 2017 report, with UC Davis again in the top spot, Cornell University named runner-up, and

Vet Schools Announce Spring Open Houses

It’s time for the 2018 open house bonanza!  More than 20 veterinary schools will host their annual open house events between March 24 and May 5.  While the bulk of the events are scheduled for April 7, there are several other dates available. Vet school open houses usually include facility tours,

Tuskegee Summer Veterinary Program Announced

The Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine (in Alabama) is again hosting its summer veterinary program that draws high school students from across the country.  The program, known as VET STEP, is designed for minority students with an interest in pursuing a veterinary career. In 2018, the first VET STEP session