From veterinarians to molecular scientists, the College of Veterinary Medicine is educating professionals who improve the health and well-being of animals and people in Minnesota and around the world. In 1951, the University of Minnesota's first veterinary graduates began providing care for animals.

Today, the College of Veterinary Medicine offers several educational options, including the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree, a dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health program (D.V.M./M.P.H.), a Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in either comparative and molecular biosciences or veterinary medicine, or a dual Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy (D.V.M./Ph.D.) program.

Currently, 70 percent of Minnesota's practicing veterinarians are College of Veterinary Medicine alumni.  Graduates also are employed in industry, the military, government, and higher education.

Office of Academic and Student Affairs (Our new home and new address)
108 Ben Pomeroy Student and Alumni Learning Center, 1964 Fitch Ave.
St. Paul, MN  55108
612-624-4747
dvminfo@umn.edu

What's New

Interested in a career in Veterinary Medicine?  Visit our webpage for prospective veterinary students.  You will find information about course requirments, application procedures, a profile of the most recent entering veterinary class and much more.

Choosing a Career in Food Animal Veterinary Medicine, a new brochure (PDF)

If you are a high school student interested in a career in veterinary medicine, check out the VetFAST program.  The VetFAST program is for students interested in a career in food animal medicine and planning to do their pre-veterinary studies in the Animal Science department at the University of Minnesota.