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 pre-veterinary 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 (ADRDL)
- 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
