Top Reasons Future Veterinary Surgeons Attend St. George’s University

This fall, many students are finishing up their undergraduate studies and are preparing to apply to veterinary medical school. Choosing the right school for a student’s needs can be daunting, so St. George’s University’s School of Veterinary Medicine has outlined some key factors future veterinarians should keep in mind when choosing a veterinary medical school.

Prestigious Accreditations. Key accreditations from governing bodies such as the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE) are crucial for veterinary medical schools and their graduates. Institutions that earn these accreditations confirm their commitment to quality and continuous educational improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review. Students graduating from an accredited institution can be assured the education they receive meets a competency threshold for entry into practice, including eligibility for professional licensure. St. George’s School of Veterinary Medicine is fully accredited by the AVMA COE, making it one of only 12 veterinary schools outside of Canada and the US to be granted the AVMA accreditation.

Extensive Hands-on Training. While courses and experienced professors are vital to a student’s veterinary medical education, hands-on training plays a crucial role in preparing students with key skills needed for a career in veterinary medicine. St. George’s University’s picturesque state-of-the-art campus not only includes the latest technological advances, but also an on-campus veterinary clinic and large animal resource facility. Here, students work with veterinary professionals, gaining hands-on training and experience often not seen until the final year of veterinary medical education.

Incredible Scholarship Offerings. As the cost of veterinary medical education may, at times, overshadow a student’s dream of becoming a veterinarian, St. George’s instituted valuable scholarship programs as a way of helping to turn students’ dreams into reality. From the Legacy of Excellence to the Veterinary Mentor Scholarships, St. George’s University offers countless merit- and need-based scholarship opportunities to guarantee the best students go to veterinary school. The University’s Student Financial Services department administers all scholarships and also helps students through financial counseling and planning.

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