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TOP 10 VETERINARY SCHOOLS»
Top 10 best veterinary schools rated by the LoveToKnow
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Colorado State University
Colorado State University's School of Veterinary Medicine is often ranked
number one by reports from trusted news sources like US News and World
Reports. The school has many resources for veterinary students, which is
part of what makes it top notch. For example, from the very first year of
veterinary school, students get to participate in
hands-on learning, working with animals and learning how to one day
treat their medical conditions on their own. The schools offers many
different specialties, from marine animals to farm animals. |
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Cornell University
Cornell University is already renowned in the medical field and for its
research projects. The veterinary school is located in Ithaca, New York. At
any given time, there are around 335 students enrolled in the DVM program
and around 100 more seeking advanced veterinary degrees. Since admission is
so competitive, students considering entering the DVM program need to study
the
admission procedures carefully. The school offers a lot of choices for
fitness and recreation, including beautiful parks. There are also some great
choices for students with families, including childcare. |
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Michigan
State University
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University is on the
cutting edge of research and new treatments. Also at the university is the
Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health (DCPAH), which serves
as a diagnostic laboratory center. This is a great place for students to
study the research side of veterinary medicine. Michigan State also offers a
dual program in veterinary preventative medicine. If you are considering
veterinary school, then you will want to read through the information on
application procedures and deadlines to apply. |
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North
Carolina State University
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine is one of the
top vet schools in the country. Even though the veterinary program has only
been in operation since 1985, it is currently ranked as the fifth veterinary
college in the country. The school has a
veterinary teaching hospital that serves about 20,000 animals a year.
This type of hands-on experience is vital to one day working as a practicing
veterinarian. The school also has a huge
research department with about 100 faculty members working to discover
ways to preserve life and quality of life in animals. |
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Ohio State
University
This veterinary college has a long history of graduating excellent DVMs. The
school was founded in 1885. The school's veterinary medical center treats
around 35,000 animals annually. The school has made some truly notable
contributions to veterinary medicine. The feline leukemia vaccine was
originally created by researchers at Ohio State. The school is also in the
forefront of Retrovirus research. The school offers several
study
options, including a four-year DVM degree and other masters and PhD work
in the veterinary fields. |
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Purdue
University
This Midwestern veterinary school is located in Lafayette, Indiana. It is
the only college offering a DVM degree in the entire state of Indiana.
Students who want an associate or bachelor's degree in areas like veterinary
technology can also attain that at Purdue. The school offers the
Purdue Equine Sports Medicine Center. The Center provides evaluations of
athletic horses to try to discover reasons for illness or lackluster
performance on the race track or in other sports venues. The school also
offers a
veterinary hospital and excellent research facilities. |
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University of California Davis
Established in 1948, the veterinary school as UC Davis is located in Davis,
California. The school offers several
degrees, including a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Master of
Preventative Veterinary Medicine (MPVM), A DVM and PhD dual degree and a
handful of other options. Whether you want to go into veterinary research or
open your own practice, you'll find a program that fits your needs at UC
Davis. If you are considering this school as one of your options for
veterinary studies, then you'll want to take the time to check out their
Guide for Prospective Students. |
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University of Florida
The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine is Florida's sole
veterinary college. Because it is the only school in the state offering DVM
degrees and because of the focus on marine life and animals in Florida's
habitat, admission procedures are tough and only a small percentage get
accepted to the school. Once you decide on the specific veterinary school
degree you want to obtain from UF, you'll want to take the time to read
about the admission requirements and deadlines for each. One of the
focuses
of the school is on Aquatic Animal Health. |
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University of Wisconsin Madison
The University of Wisconsin Madison School of Veterinary Medicine offers
opportunities to work with
exotic animals at the teaching hospital. In addition to the typical
degrees offered by most veterinary colleges, University of Wisconsin Madison
also offers several
dual degrees, including: DVM and an MS in Comparative Biomedical
Sciences; DVM and PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences; DVM and PhD with
either a major or minor in Clinical Investigation; DVM and a Master of
Public Health (MPH); and DVM and a Certificate in Global Health. |
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Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
The school is a collaboration between Virginia Technical College and the
University of Maryland. The school was founded in 1978. Their laboratories
offer world class research opportunities for faculty and students.
Prospective students should decide on a
course of study before beginning school at Virginia-Maryland Regional
College of Veterinary Medicine. The four year DMV program consists of three
years of lecture and research opportunities followed by a year of
specialized clinical studies. |
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