Ross Vet Homepage Hero
Ross Vet Homepage Hero Mobile

Go From Animal Lover To Extraordinary Veterinarian

For A Special Breed Of VetTM

Ready For A Program With A Proven

Track Record of Success?

See if Ross Vet is the right fit for you.

Largest Provider of DVM Graduates

In 2024, Ross Vet led the way in graduating aspiring veterinarians, producing more new DVMs than any other U.S. school.

 

Earn Your DVM in St. Kitts

Ready to start your veterinary education?

Request More Information
89%

NAVLE Pass Rate
2024-2025

400+

Animals Who Live On Campus

34

Clinical Locations

AVMA

Accredited DVM Program

Experience 100% Dedication To Veterinary Medicine

Immersive.

Innovative.

Intended For You. 

Discover the ideal combination of expertise and experience designed to help you prepare for your future career in veterinary medicine.

Request More Information
Start Early. End Early

3.25 years starting in January, May, or September.

Dive Into Immersive Learning

Gain skills by working with animals, from aquatic to exotic species.

Real-World Experience

Our AVMA-accredited clinical competency training starts on day one.

Join the Pack

Rossies stick together, with nearly 8,000 graduates from all 50 states.

One Health Initiative

Committed to developing students who understand the interconnectivity of humans, animals, and the planet.

Have Questions? We've Got Answers.

Let us know what questions you have and a member of our Admissions team will be in touch.  

Request More Information

Some context about you

Where can we send information?

By submitting this form, I provide my signature, expressly consenting to calls, prerecorded messages, messages created by generative artificial intelligence, emails and/or texts regarding my educational options from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (Ross Vet) and its contractors using an automated dialing system to the number and email address provided. I understand my consent is not required to enroll at Ross Vet, and that I can withdraw my consent at any time. To request information without consenting, please call 855-767-7838. 

For telephonic communications, message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. To opt out of communications via text messaging reply STOP or HELP for help or call 855-637-6778. For more information, visit Privacy Policy.

Find Your Path. Discover Your Veterinary Program.

Hands-On. High-Quality. Life-Changing.

Strengthened by a culture of connectivity and a fundamental commitment to integrated One Health research, you’ll find the path that helps advance your veterinarian schooling.

At Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, our students learn adaptability, resilience, and patience fostered by island life and a rigorous academic program.

Apply Now
DVM Program

Unlock a world of opportunities by earning your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
Vet Prep

Designed for those who qualify for an alternate path to the DVM.
Graduate Programs

Evolve our shared understanding of animal welfare, human health, and ecosystem sustainability in one of our graduate programs. Expand your studies and go for an MSc, PhD, or One Health Certificate.
Dual Degree

Gain new perspectives and advance your career in as few as 11 semesters*.

*Integrated DVM MSc by Research

Experience Unique Veterinary Medicine Opportunities

Embark on the opportunity of a lifetime.

At Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, students and faculty draw connections between animals, people, and the planet — advancing a One Health mindset through research, innovation, and veterinary practice.
 

Girl holding a goat
Become a Vet
Students walking down a hallway
Explore St. Kitts
Man looking into a microscope
Contribute to Research
Two friends smiling
Discover One Health

Practical AI For Future Veterinarians

Explore how AI tools are applied to learning and problem solving in veterinary medicine with AI certificates from Ross Vet, in partnership with Google Cloud.

Learn More
Cover image for new video
Embrace Opportunity. Earn Your DVM Degree.
From Basic Care to Surgery. From Small Animals to Exotics.

Discover an AVMA-accredited vet school like no other. Gain the skills necessary to help animals live long healthy lives through a fully immersive education in our vibrant island environment.

Find Your Place At Ross Vet

Stepping into a new world is momentous — and worth it. Access the information you need to discover how Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine transforms students into leaders.

We’re here to help. Explore our resources or request more information.

Request More Information
Ross Vet student conducting research using petri dishes

Innovate. Investigate. 
Research Veterinary Medicine At Ross Vet School.

Research-centered. One Health inspired.

Ask tomorrow’s big questions while working alongside experienced researchers and veterinary medicine specialists. Our Research Centers are at the forefront of global ecosystem research. Investigate, innovate, and integrate across all practice areas in collaboration with researchers from across the globe.

Learn More About Research at Ross Vet
Island view

St. Kitts. An Opportunity Of A Lifetime.

This isn’t your ordinary vet school.

Your modern classroom is just a few steps from the incredible beaches and natural beauty of St. Kitts.

Located in the Leeward Islands, just a little over 200 miles from Puerto Rico, St. Kitts is home to approximately 44,000 people. The unforgettable experiences students have while studying veterinary medicine at Ross Vet are intensified by the extraordinary and exotic environment of St. Kitts. 

Come to learn and open a new door — to community, opportunity, and life-changing experiences.

Learn More about Life in St Kitts
Having access to so many animals on campus helped my education in a number of ways. The most impactful way was learning how to do physical exams and other clinical procedures correctly and in a timely fashion, which is very important in real life practice.
Christopher Biancaniello
Christopher Biancaniello, DVM '24

Pursue Excellence With An AVMA-Accredited DVM Program

Earn your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, whose DVM program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE).  

Earn a degree at an institution committed to protecting the rights of students, improving veterinary medical education, and providing quality education.

Learn More About AVMA accreditation
AVMA Logo

Rossie News & Events

Learn more about our students and faculty, read up on latest research news, or becoming a veterinarian.

See All Events
RUSVM Student Charts her own course
Best Pre-Vet Majors and Courses

Choosing the right major can feel like one of the biggest decisions on the path to becoming a veterinarian. With so many opinions about the best major to choose, it's easy to feel unsure about which direction to take.

Learn More
Best Pre-Vet Majors and Courses

Choosing the right major can feel like one of the biggest decisions on the path to becoming a veterinarian. With so many opinions about the best major to choose, it's easy to feel unsure about which direction to take.

Choosing the Right Veterinary School

For pre-veterinary students, choosing a program shapes academic development, clinical readiness, and long-term career opportunities.

How Real-World Health Challenges Inspired a Journey Into One Health
For Ashley Mayrianne Champagne, who goes by May, One Health was part of her career long before she formally studied it.
View all stories and news
St. Kitts ocean view
Discover Where Exploration Lives

Step into a new world to start changing yours.