AL
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn, AL
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4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
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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
LA
Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Baton Rouge, LA
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4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
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MS
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Starkville, MS
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4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
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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
Clinical learning
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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
AL
Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee, AL
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4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
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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
Clinical learning
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TN
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
Knoxville, TN
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4 yearsFull accreditation
Clinical learning
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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
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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.
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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.