Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) offers educational programs leading to a DVM degree. Founded in 1982, the school has granted DVMs to 2,400 students. The program lasts seven semesters of pre-clinical curriculum, but the final year of clinical training must be conducted at one of Ross University's 22 affiliated veterinary schools in the United States. As of August 2010, the university is seeking accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council. The schools passage rate of the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE), required to practice veterinary medicine in the U.S., was 94% in the 2009-2010 class, up from 88% in the 2005-2006 year.
Ross University
P.O. Box 334
Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies
869-465-4161
rossu.edu/veterinary-school
St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine offers both a four-year DVM program and a three-year pre-veterinary medicine program. Of the individuals enrolled in the DVM program, approximately 87% were U.S. citizens for the 2009-2010 academic year. Applicants to the DVM program must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited university and have completed coursework in basic math and English courses and a variety of science coursework. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores must also be submitted. The fourth year of the program, consisting of 48 weeks of clinical training, is completed at one of the 23 schools in U.S. affiliated veterinary medical schools.
St. George's University
University Centre
Grenada, West Indies
631-665-8500
sgu.edu
Semesters at the St. Matthew's University veterinary school begin in September, January and May with application accepted year round. The fall admission is the most competitive. Similar to other Caribbean schools, students must conduct their fourth year in clinical study at one of seven affiliated American schools. Admission to the school is based on GRE scores, letters of reference, undergraduate overall and science grade point average, and other personal aspects including a personal statement and an outline of extra curricular activities.
St. Matthew's University
George Town, Grand Cayman Islands, British West Indies
800-498-9700
stmatthews.edu