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pre-veterinary

Pre-veterinary refers to preparation, coursework, applications, and experiences before veterinary school.

2025 Advisor of the Year Graham Greer

Pre-Health, Pre-Medical, Pre-Veterinary

Academic Advising Best Practices for Student Success: Insights and Strategies from 2025 HPSA Advisor of the Year Graham Greer

Abstract: Graham Greer, the 2025 Health Professional Student Association Graduate Student Advisor of the Year, ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

University of Illinois Master of Veterinary Science

Pre-Veterinary

Ask the Professional: University of Illinois Vet Med Master of Veterinary Science Program

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

Early Assurance Programs

Pre-Health

Applying Earlier? Health Professions Admissions through Early Assurance

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

Fee Assistance Program

Pre-Health

2026 Updates: Fee Assistance Programs for Applications

Abstract: This article guides pre-health students through the fee assistance programs available for health professions ... Read more

Emil Chuck, PhD

Updated December 22, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD

Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Ten Free Resources That You Need to Succeed As A Veterinarian

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

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Veterinary School

Graduating from Veterinary School: Approaching the VIRMP Application

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

Apply Smarter Webinar Pre-Vets

Pre-Veterinary

“Apply Smarter” Webinar for Pre-Vets

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

Pre-Veterinary

“Apply Smarter” Webinar for tips on applying to veterinary school

Updated August 15, 2019 – SDN, along with the VIN Foundation and the American Pre-Veterinary ... Read more

Laura Turner

Updated June 23, 2022 by Laura Turner

veterinary shadowing

Pre-Veterinary

Veterinary Shadowing: How To Find And Make The Most Of Opportunities

You’ve decided you want to be a veterinarian – but how do you know it’s ... Read more

Claire Porter

Updated June 24, 2022 by Claire Porter

GRE

Pre-Health

The GRE: What’s On The Test & How To Prepare

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

choosing the right vet school

Pre-Veterinary

How Choosing the Right Vet School Increases Your Acceptance Chances and Saves You Money

Several publications generate lists of the “best” veterinary schools using various criteria. Unlike some other ... Read more

Tony Bartels

Updated June 24, 2022 by Tony Bartels

Courtleigh Watson

Veterinarian Q&A

Q&A with Courtleigh Watson, DVM

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

Veterinary School

Pre-Veterinary

Applying to Veterinary School – Infographic

Are you considering applying to Veterinary School? SDN has you covered! In this infographic, learn ... Read more

Student Doctor Network

Updated June 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network

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Pre-Medical

Casper for Medical School Admissions: What to Expect and How to Prepare

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

Veterinarian Q&A

Protecting the World’s Food Supply, One Student at a Time: An interview with Jacque Pelzer, DVM

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

Veterinarian Q&A

Veterinary Question and Answer with Shawn Messonnier, DVM

Shawn Messonnier shares his thoughts on the field of veterinary medicine and offers some advice for students.

Juliet Farmer

Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer

Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Meet the Pink Elephant in the Room: Gender in Veterinary Medicine

What we don't know about the gender gap in the Veterinary field.

Eden Myers, DVM, MS and Ryan G. Gates, DVM

Updated March 19, 2022 by Eden Myers, DVM, MS and Ryan G. Gates, DVM

pets during medical school

Pre-Veterinary

How to Be a Competitive Veterinary School Applicant

Strategies on how to be a competitive applicant for veterinary school.

Victoria Elise Kichler

Updated June 27, 2022 by Victoria Elise Kichler

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