Pre-veterinary refers to preparation, coursework, applications, and experiences before veterinary school.
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Pre-Health, Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary
Abstract: Graham Greer, the 2025 The Student Doctor Network Graduate Student Advisor of the Year, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Dr. María Juárez Byrd spoke with SDN about the University of Illinois Vet Med Master ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated November 13, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
How can applicants avoid the stress of applying to medical school? Well, a few of ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated January 9, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Abstract: This article guides pre-health students through the fee assistance programs available for health professions ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 21, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
If you are reading this, this means that you are en route to becoming a ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
So, you are interested in applying for a Veterinary Internship or Residency position for advanced ... Read more
Corey Fisher
Updated June 22, 2022 by Corey Fisher
Join the VIN Foundation in collaboration with the Student Doctor Network (SDN) and the American ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Updated August 15, 2019 – SDN, along with the VIN Foundation and the American Pre-Veterinary ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated August 21, 2026 by Laura Turner
You’ve decided you want to be a veterinarian – but how do you know it’s ... Read more
Claire Porter
Updated August 23, 2026 by Claire Porter
Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) You’ve made the decision to go to graduate school. Congratulations! Graduate ... Read more
Meghan Taylor
Updated June 26, 2022 by Meghan Taylor
Several publications generate lists of the “best” veterinary schools using various criteria. Unlike some other ... Read more
Tony Bartels
Updated August 23, 2026 by Tony Bartels
Today we (Tutor the People) are interviewing Courtleigh Watson, a DVM associate veterinarian. Courtleigh studied ... Read more
Tutor The People
Updated June 25, 2022 by Tutor The People
Are you considering applying to Veterinary School? SDN has you covered! In this infographic, learn ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated August 23, 2026 by Student Doctor Network
Introduction & Background The CASPer (Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) test is a 90-minute ... Read more
Kevyn To
Updated June 26, 2022 by Kevyn To
From building surfboards to helping veterinary students achieve their goals, Jacque Pelzer’s career path was ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
Shawn Messonnier shares his thoughts on the field of veterinary medicine and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
What we don't know about the gender gap in the Veterinary field.
Eden Myers, DVM, MS and Ryan G. Gates, DVM
Updated August 21, 2026 by Eden Myers, DVM, MS and Ryan G. Gates, DVM
Strategies on how to be a competitive applicant for veterinary school.
Victoria Elise Kichler
Updated August 23, 2026 by Victoria Elise Kichler
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