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
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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
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
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
LSU Vet School to Host January Open House
Purdue Joins Vet School Renovation Wars
Purdue University is the latest veterinary school to announce a multi-million dollar renovation of its teaching hospital. More than $37 million was earmarked this week by the state budget committee to replace the large animal teaching hospital and make other necessary improvements. The new 76,000 square foot large animal facility will
