1st Edition
by Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (Author)
Fully up-to-date and packed with useful tips and helpful insights,
this publication provides a comprehensive overview of the admission
process for the national and international veterinary schools that are
members of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
(AAVMC). As the official guide to getting into vet school, it provides
hundreds of pages of must-have information, essential to achieving your
goal of becoming a veterinarian.
The heart of this publication
is a directory of member schools, providing the following information
for each school: a summary of application procedures; requirements for
application and residency; prerequisites for admission; deadlines for
each component of the application process; a description of campus and
campus life; and the costs of tuition and fees. Full-page spreads
provide a complete profile of the different campuses and clearly lay out
all the details you need to select the school that matches your needs
best.
Additional information includes an overview of the
Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS), information
about the accreditation of veterinary schools and professional licensure
as a veterinarian, a helpful timeline for aspiring vets from high
school onward, and firsthand accounts from current students and
practitioners about what it’s like to train as a vet. This publication
provides concise, current, and the best comparative information for
students interested in preparing for a career in veterinary medicine, as
well as their advisors and counselors. It is the essential guide to
becoming a DVM.
As Executive Director of AAVMC, Dr. Andrew McCabe
writes: “These are exciting times for veterinary medicine, a profession
that bridges animal, human, and ecosystem health. We understand that
getting started and making sense of all the choices and requirements can
be challenging, but you’ve come to the right place by accessing this
publication, which provides the essential information you need to begin
your journey.”