The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program at the College of Veterinary Medicine boasts a unique curricular structure, which provides nearly two years of hands-on training in the College’s general and specialty clinics. Years one and two of the four-year program focus on instruction in high-tech, computer-based classrooms and labs. Years three and four provide clinical instruction in such areas as ophthalmology, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, dentistry, community medicine food animal and equine medicine. The location between two metro areas – St. Louis and Kansas City – and adjacent rural areas offers a strong caseload in companion, equine and food animal species – and opportunities for collaborative research, instruction and pursuing preceptorships. Preceptorships during the third and fourth years are supported by a new database system and a preceptor coordinator who ensures that each student is guided toward the opportunities that best match their individual interests.
Admissions Information for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program
Additional Academic Programs
- MPH/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program
- Masters of Public Health Degree Program (MPH)
- BS in Veterinary Technology
- BS in Animal Sciences and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program
- BS in Microbiology Degree
- Biomedical Sciences Graduate Studies
- Veterinary Pathobiology Graduate Studies
- Veterinary Medicine & Surgery Graduate Studies
- Online Graduate (Masters) Degree Program
- Online Undergraduate Courses in Biomedical Science
- Veterinary Technician Training Programs
- PAVE Evaluated Clinical Experience
The MU College of Veterinary Medicine is Missouri’s only institution that confers the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Thank you for exploring how you can partner with us to make a positive difference in the lives of animals and people.