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    Doctor of Veterinary  Medicine

    St. George's University's Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is fully accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMACOE).

    SGU Doctor of Medicine Program

    St. George’s University launched the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999 to deliver quality medical education in an international setting and to be one of the top veterinary schools in the world.

    SGU’s veterinary medicine program offers students a unique, innovative, and international approach to veterinary medicine. Our program integrates basic science curriculum into clinical practice with the use of simulation models and case-based teaching. Students may enter a four-, five-, six-, or seven-year academic program leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, depending upon their academic qualifications upon entry.

    Early Veterinary Medicine Clinical Experience

    Early Veterinary Medicine Clinical Experience

    Our School of Veterinary Medicine graduates not only score well on the NAVLE compared to students from US schools, but SGU veterinary medicine students also gain hands-on training a year earlier than in most programs.

    SVM Accredited Program

    Accredited School of Veterinary Medicine DVM Program

    The School of Veterinary Medicine is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) in the United States and Canada.

    Veterinary Dual Degrees

    Veterinary Dual-Degree Programs

    Become a leader in a veterinarian practice or as a research veterinarian by earning a dual degree that combines your veterinarian degree with a Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science (MSc), or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

    Helping set you up for success as a licensed veterinarian

    Our Small Animal Clinic and Large Animal Facility provide students with a level of hands-on training and experience not often seen until the final year of veterinary education. The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) is taken by all students requiring licensure in the United States and Canada, and can be taken during the final clinical year.

    Note that European Union (EU) legislation which affects registration of veterinary surgeons is in place to allow free movement of EU nationals between EU member states. Therefore, EU member states are obliged to register only EU nationals who also hold an EU veterinary qualification.

    SGU students and graduates are advised to check the registration or licensing requirements very carefully with the veterinary licensing authority of any/all countries where they wish to practice. Ultimately, it is their responsibility to see that their applications are properly processed in accordance with the requirements of the particular authority from which licenses are sought. The Postgraduate Licensing Division of the Office of the Registrar maintains some information on the requirements for licensure in the 54 American jurisdictions, and in many international jurisdictions; however, the University is not an agent of any licensing authority.

    For precise, up-to-date information, it is students’ or graduates’ responsibility to seek that information from the licensing agency in the region, state, or country where licensure is being sought. The Division of Postgraduate Licensing supports students during the licensing process whenever necessary.

    SVM On-Campus Small Animal Clinic

    Academic Outcomes

    SGU veterinary students gain hands-on clinical experience through 30+ affiliated universities across six countries—combined with AVMA accreditation and performance data including an 82% NAVLE pass rate over five years.

    82%

    pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) over the last five years1

    Independently Verified By Summit Consulting

    30+

    affiliated universities in six countries offer hands-on clinical training2

    88%

    SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine graduation rate is 88% for all students who began in academic year 2017.3

    Curriculum

    There are a range of entry points into our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, acommodating applicants of all educational systems and academic backgrounds.

    Academic Year 1

    Professional Skills (PS1)
    Clinical Skills (CS1)
    Systems (SY1)

    • Veterinary Foundations
    • Infection & Immunity
    • Cardiovascular & Respiratory

    Professional Skills (PS2)
    Clinical Skills (CS2)
    Systems (SY2)

    • Hormones & Regulation
    • Urinary Tract & Water Balance• Digestion, Metabolism & Nutrition

    Academic Year 2 – First Half

    Professional Skills (PS3)
    Clinical Skills (CS3)
    Systems (SY3)

    • Reproduction & Population Management
    • Movement & Control
    • Integument & Senses
    • Exotic Animals

    Academic Year 2 – second Half

    Professional Skills (PS4)
    Clinical Skills (CS4)
    Systems (SY4)

    • Infection & Immunity Case Management
    • Cardiovascular & Respiratory Case Management
    • Integument and Senses Case Management

    Academic Year 3

    Professional Skills (PS5)
    Clinical Skills (CS5)
    Systems (SY5)

    • Reproduction & Population Case Management
    • Digestion, Metabolism, and Nutrition Case Management
    • Endocrine Case Management

    Professional Skills (PS6)
    Clinical Skills (CS6)
    Systems (SY6)

    • Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Case Management
    • Urinary Case Management
    • Multisystemic and Emergent Case Management
    • Exotic Animal Case Management

    Hear from SGU Grads

    “I often tell people that attending SGU SVM is indescribable, you are surrounded by a group of people from all over the world that end up becoming family, all while working together to achieve the same goal. Then you add fantastic faculty and staff who care about their students so much—attending SGU and living in Grenada is so special.”

    Aaron Spacher, DVM ’19
    Rochester, New York

    Aaron Spacher, DVM 2019

    “The transition from being a veterinary student to veterinary professional is challenging for everyone, but the experience of attending SGU and living in Grenada really prepared future professionals like me on how to adapt to change. I think the life experience of living in Grenada was equally as important as the course material learned in veterinary school.”

    Andrew Kushnir, DVM ’19
    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Andrew Kushnir, DVM 2019

    “Attending SGU was a truly transformative experience that gave me much more than just a veterinary education. I gained invaluable life lessons, formed lifelong friendships, and received a diverse and comprehensive education that has helped me excel in my career. “

    Whitney McCoy, DVM ’23
    Dallas, TX

    Whitney McCoy, DVM 2023

    “SGU does an amazing job at providing its students with unique opportunities you will not find elsewhere. From starting us with early hands-on experience working with local domestic animals large and small, to providing opportunities for us to work with amazing creatures including sea turtles and bats, they really know how to give their students a creative learning environment. ”

    John Macri, DVM ’21
    San Francisco, CA

    John Macri, DVM 2021

    “During my time at SGU, I had the opportunity to engage in exceptional hands-on learning, receive constant support from both faculty and peers, and build meaningful friendships. My journey there was truly transformative, shaping me both personally and professionally, and helping me become the veterinarian I am today. “

    John Nugra, DVM ’24
    New York

    John Nugra, DVM

    “I learned so much at SGU. From a professional perspective, I feel that SGU prepared me to hit the ground running. I had the knowledge and skills to be able to effectively practice veterinary medicine from day one after graduation. All the professors were so supportive, including after graduation.”

    Erin O’Shaughnessy, DVM ’20
    Canada

    Erin O'Shaugnessy

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