Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

The professional curriculum at UC Davis is a four-year program of academic study and clinical skills training leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Each student is provided with a broad foundation of knowledge and skills in comparative veterinary medicine, before choosing a species-specific stream in a small or large animal. Following this, the flexible design allows students to focus on careers in small animal, large animal, equine, livestock, zoologic or mixed animal practice as well as poultry, laboratory animal, aquatic medicine, pathology, public health, or research.

Consistently ranked at the top among the "best veterinary schools in the nation" by U.S. News & World Report, and in veterinary science internationally by QS World University Rankings, the School of Veterinary Medicine is a leader in veterinary medical education with a curriculum built on sound educational theory, designed and delivered by eminent faculty who are leaders in their fields.

To carry out this mission, we focus on students of our professional Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, Master of Preventive Veterinary Medicine program, graduate clinical residency program, and graduate academic MS and Ph.D. programs.

The School of Veterinary Medicine serves the people of California by providing educational, research, clinical service, and public service programs of the highest quality to advance the health and care of animals, the health of the environment, and public health, and to contribute to the economy.

We address the health of all animals, including livestock, poultry, companion animals, captive and free-ranging wildlife, exotic animals, birds, aquatic mammals and fish, and animals used in biological and medical research. Our expertise also encompasses related human health concerns...

Our statewide mission includes 28 research and clinical programs, including clinical referral services; diagnostic testing services; continuing education; extension; and community outreach.