General Entrance Requirements for DVM Programs |
Prerequisite Courses (vary per institution) |
GRE (requirement varies by institution) |
Veterinarian Experience |
Animal Experience |
Extracurricular Activities |
Volunteering |
Examples of Leadership |
Strong Letters of Recommendation |
A Personal Statement |
For more insight into general requirements visit here:
https://www.aavmc.org/becoming-a-veterinarian/what-to-know-before-you-apply/
HPRC Pre-Vet Advising |
One on One, individualized meetings. |
Navigating prerequisites for application into the professional schools of your choice. |
Discussing plans for observation, campus involvement, letters of recommendation, and other competitive factors. |
Set up periodic appointments once or twice a year to plan out a timeline for completion of prerequisites, observation, GRE testing (if applicable), and professional school applications. |
Guidance with professional school resumes and personal statements. |
For assistance in planning a Pre-Vet path at MSU, contact Claire Palmer
Additional Resources
Find out more Information on Mississippi State’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
List of Additional Schools and Requirements: https://applytovetschool.org/
AAVMC Pre-Vet Resources: https://www.aavmc.org/becoming-a-veterinarian/what-to-know-before-you-apply/pre-vet-student-resources/
More information about Veterinary Medicine can be found at Explore Health Careers.