AL
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn, AL
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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CO
Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Fort Collins, CO
A four-year curriculum with clinical rotations in the third and fourth years.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Teaching-hospital focus
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
NY
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, NY
An Ithaca-based professional program combining foundational learning and clinical rotations.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Teaching-hospital focus
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
IA
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ames, IA
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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KS
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Manhattan, KS
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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TN
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
Harrogate, TN
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4 yearsConfirm current status
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FL
Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine at Orange Park
Orange Park, FL
A continuous, three-year DVM at LMU’s separate Orange Park campus.
3 yearsProvisional accreditation
Clinical learning
Community-based clinical network
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
NY
Long Island University, Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine
Brookville, NY
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4 yearsProvisional accreditation
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LA
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Baton Rouge, LA
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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MI
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine
East Lansing, MI
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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AZ
Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine
Glendale, AZ
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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MS
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Starkville, MS
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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NC
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Raleigh, NC
A Raleigh-based DVM with a published curriculum road map and focus-area choices.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Teaching-hospital focus
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
OK
Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Stillwater, OK
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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OR
Oregon State University Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine
Corvallis, OR
A four-year Corvallis-based program with hospital and partner clinical experiences.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Teaching-hospital focus
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
IN
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
West Lafayette, IN
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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NJ
Rowan University, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
Harrison Township, NJ
A New Jersey DVM combining teaching-hospital and approved affiliate clerkships.
4 yearsProvisional accreditation
Clinical learning
Hospital & affiliate rotations
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
TX
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
College Station, TX
A four-year veterinary professional curriculum in College Station.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Teaching-hospital focus
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
TX
Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
Amarillo, TX
A four-year program with a community-based clinical year.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Community-based clinical network
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
OH
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbus, OH
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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MA
Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
North Grafton, MA
A four-year, multispecies curriculum with elective choices and clinical rotations.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Teaching-hospital focus
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
AL
Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee, AL
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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CA
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
Davis, CA
A four-year DVM with broad comparative training and species-focused pathways.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Teaching-hospital focus
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
AZ
University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Tucson, AZ
An accelerated, year-round route with clinical learning in partner practices.
3 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Community-based clinical network
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
FL
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Gainesville, FL
A four-year curriculum with clinical experience across the third and fourth years.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Teaching-hospital focus
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
GA
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Athens, GA
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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IL
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine
Urbana, IL
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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MN
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Saint Paul, MN
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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MO
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbia, MO
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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PA
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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TN
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Knoxville, TN
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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WI
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
Madison, WI
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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UT
Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Logan, UT
An independent four-year Logan-based program with community clinical placements.
4 yearsProvisional accreditation
Clinical learning
Community-based clinical network
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
VA
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Virginia Tech)
Blacksburg, VA
An integrated curriculum with species and public/corporate tracks.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Teaching-hospital focus
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
WA
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Pullman, WA
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4 yearsFull accreditation
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CA
Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
Pomona, CA
A four-year DVM built around small-group, problem-based learning.
4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
Community-based clinical network
Curriculum source review: 2026-11-07
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Is this a ranking of the best veterinary schools?
No. This is a comparison workspace for a curated set of US DVM programs. It does not rank quality, predict admission, or recommend a school based on a score. Compare the learning setting, eligibility requirements, support, and full cost for your own circumstances.
Does the directory include every veterinary school?
No. New programs and accreditation decisions can change the national list. Use the AVMA’s current accredited-college directory for an authoritative list. VetStack links school records to official sites and marks curriculum details that have received an expanded source review.
Why are tuition prices not filled in automatically?
Tuition and student budgets depend on entry year, residency or sponsored-seat classification, fees, and the length of the academic year. The comparison links to reviewed DVM cost pages where available. Enter figures for your situation in the optional budget planner; missing figures are not treated as zero.
How long does veterinary school take?
Most programs in this directory list a four-year professional curriculum. Arizona and LMU Orange Park describe continuous three-year DVM programs. These lengths refer to the professional degree and exclude prerequisite or undergraduate study, combined degrees, and additional specialty training.
What is community-based clinical training?
Some schools use partner practices, hospitals, and other organizations for a substantial part of clinical training. Others center clinical education at a university teaching hospital, with outside placements or electives as well. The comparison categories describe a broad model; check each school’s exact required rotations and supervision arrangements.
Does provisional accreditation mean full accreditation?
No. They are different accreditation categories. Read the school-specific notes and check the current AVMA record for the exact program and campus. Institutional accreditation and a letter of reasonable assurance should not be substituted for a current DVM program accreditation record.
Can I compare schools as an out-of-state or international applicant?
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Core directory records were compiled in November 2026. Expanded curriculum sources for 15 programs were reviewed on November 7, 2026; other clinical models remain unclassified. This curated directory does not replace the AVMA list. Accreditation notes are school-reported or inherited directory records; confirm current status directly.
AAVMC’s cost page currently describes class-of-2025 financial data. Check the data year before comparing it with a school’s current budget.