Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Washington State University has a more than 125-year history
of being one of the best veterinary medical programs in the country. Our students receive exceptional training with renowned faculty and facilities, an innovative education, and an unmatched network of academic support.
Discover our program
Our veterinary students gain hands-on experience in all four years with real-world, case-based exercises and in the Pacific Northwest’s leading veterinary referral hospital. Distinguished faculty bring science and medical expertise to our curriculum, and students have exceptional learning opportunities to pursue their veterinary medicine interests.
The clinicians and professors at WSU have been incredibly helpful in preparing me for my career. From first through fourth year they have encouraged and helped me get hands-on learning opportunities, pushed me to use my knowledge base to piece together difficult cases, and made me feel comfortable and supported while working in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Brittni Huffman (‘24 DVM)
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I gained a wide array of technical and surgical skills from my third-year large animal surgery course, the population theriogenology elective, and my preceptorship at Sagehills Veterinary Services in Othello, WA – I am graduating very confident and ready to provide a range of services.
Randa Boler (‘24 DVM)
DVM student stories
Meet the Class of 2024: Teagan Davis
Paid in full: Veterinary student earns national $140,000 scholarship
Meet the Class of 2025: Elle Nesbitt
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Sweatshirts, scrubs, tees, hats, water bottles, license plate frames, and more at the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) Bookstore.
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Tours & Visits
Pullman is located in the Palouse region of the Inland Northwest, homelands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. The Palouse has one of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in the world. Rolling hills and wide-open skies give the region its distinctive appeal.
Residents enjoy outdoor activities and the benefits of small town living with the cultural richness of bigger city life.
Accreditation – The AVMA Council on Education® (AVMA COE®) accredits DVM or equivalent educational programs. The AVMA COE assures that minimum standards in veterinary medical education are met by all AVMA-accredited colleges of veterinary medicine, and that students enrolled in those colleges receive an education which will prepare them for entry-level positions in the profession. The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine underwent accreditation review in 2017 and the current status is accredited. The next accreditation review will be in 2024.
Notice of Nondiscrimination – WSU does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran/military status, or immigration or citizenship status in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. Inquiries regarding Title IX, ADA, or other civil rights laws, as well as reports of discrimination can be directed to the Compliance and Civil Rights, WSU ADA Coordinator, or WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.