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Veterinary Medicine
The Profession
What they do: Veterinarians attend to the health of pets, livestock, zoo, sporting, and laboratory animals. Additional opportunities include careers in research, education, industry and government. Veterinarians may also be employed in public health positions.
Where they work: Most graduates enter private veterinary practice at the conclusion of their program. Other opportunities include careers in research, education, industry and government. Veterinarians are also employed in lab animal medicine, zoo and wildlife medicine and in public health and regulatory medicine.
Is this Profession a Fit for You?
Students who wish to become veterinarians must demonstrate eagerness to work with animals as well as an ability to communicate with people. Students should like mental challenges and work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Education and Prerequisites
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (D.V.M.) is a four-year professional program preceded by three to four years of pre-professional study. Find out more about the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine program by exploring links on the prospective students page.
To gain expereince in advance, students should try to find experiences with veterinarians or scientists in clinics, agribusiness, research or some other area of health science or with animals on a farm, ranch, stable or animal shelter.
Prepare to Apply
To apply to the program, students must complete the application requirements and forms. Complete details and information can be found on the College of Veterinary Medicine’s application procedures page. Full details and information can be found at the prospective students page.
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