Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Taking the first steps toward becoming a veterinarian.
This program prepares you for the next steps in a journey to an exciting and fulfilling career as a veterinarian.
You will gain the basic knowledge and skills needed by veterinary students to master all of the fascinating aspects of the medical care of animals. Students in the preveterinary program complete coursework that will qualify them to compete successfully for admission to a college of veterinary medicine.
As a veterinarian, you will use your knowledge of science and problem-solving skills to directly help animals, ensure a wholesome and safe food supply, and help protect public and environmental health. Veterinarians have a broad set of skills that make them valuable in clinical, research, educational and government settings.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Are interested in medical fields.
- Enjoy problem-solving.
- Enjoy working with people.
- Enjoy biology and other sciences.
- Like to work with livestock and pets.
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at SDSU
- Area veterinary clinics and hospitals
- On-campus laboratory research with professors
- Area animal research companies
- SDSU Animal Units (dairy, cow-calf, horse, etc.)
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Pre-Veterinary Club
- Block and Bridle
- Collegiate 4-H
- Horse Club
- Swine Club
Professional Schools Admitting Graduates
The following professional schools are admitting graduates:
- SDSU Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine (Brookings, SD)
- University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN)
- Iowa State University (Ames, IA)
- Kansas State University (Manhattan, KS)
- Many others
