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Veterinary Medicine with University of Idaho

Washington State University has partnered with regional universities to prepare future veterinarians since 1974.

University of Idaho + Washington State University

University of Idaho and WSU Cooperative Program in Veterinary Medicine

If you’re an Idaho resident interested in becoming a veterinarian, there’s a unique opportunity you should know about. Through a long-standing partnership between the University of Idaho and Washington State University, up to 11 Idaho residents each year can receive in-state tuition at WSU’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program.

How It Works

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Being an Idaho resident, the significant difference in price between WSU’s regional program in veterinary medicine and other programs I was accepted to was certainly a factor. I was also drawn to the diverse curriculum here and the opportunity to interact with many different species and many different aspects of veterinary medicine. When I came here I was still unsure exactly what path I would take in veterinary medicine, so being exposed to small animals, large animals, wildlife, shelter medicine, and so on was very important to me.

Montana Milton (‘26 DVM)

Up to 11 Idaho residents can receive in-state tuition at WSU 

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Emma Impala poses with a horse.

A collaborative program with a strong legacy

For over 50 years, WSU and the University of Idaho have worked together to train future veterinarians. Faculty from U of I’s Department of Animal and Veterinary Science bring expertise in areas like:

  • Virology
  • Bacteriology
  • Pharmacology
  • Epidemiology
  • Animal medicine and surgery

The University of Idaho is located in Moscow, Idaho, and is the state’s land-grant research university with a student enrollment of about 12,000. 

Dig Deeper

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Find more detailed information about admissions criteria, resources, and application support on the DVM Admissions Hub site.