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Obtain information on how to become a veterinarian. Learn what curriculum to follow, and view a list of colleges and universities that offer programs in veterinary medicine in the U.S.
UC Davis has a great department dedicated to helping pre-health students apply to their chosen programs – Health Professions Advising. It has an informative section for pre-vet students. UC Davis HPA – https://hpa.ucdavis.edu/veterinary-medicine.
This is a suggested four-year plan for students who plan to attend a University of California (UC) or California State University
Courses listed are required by the UC Davis School Veterinary Medicine (UCD) and Western University of Health Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine (WU).
There are 50 veterinary schools accredited by the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC), 30 of which are in the United States.