Pre-Vet
Veterinary programs, legendary for their tough acceptance standards, require experience in a professional setting. They seek students who have demonstrated a commitment to their chosen profession. Hollins’ pre-vet program has a proven formula for success: Course work + internships + research.
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Pre-Vet
Requirements for admission to veterinary school can vary from program to program. Pre-Vet courses offered at Hollins mirror the academic requirements for admission to most veterinary schools.
Pre-Vet students should consult the publication Veterinary Medical School Admissions Requirements. It lists the requirements and recommendations of specific veterinary schools.
Tip sheet for pre-vet students >
Equine Studies
The University of Limerick in Ireland offers a term studying equine science.
What You'll Learn
Recent Internships and Veterinary School Placements
Internships:
Banfield Pet Hospital
Tri-State Veterinary Hospital
Blue Ridge Equine Clinic
River Oaks Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Dermatology of Richmond
Vet school placements:
University of Tennessee Veterinary School
University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedicine Science
Western University of Health Sciences
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Video >
Hollins students talk about the small classes, one-on-one attention from faculty, and extensive research opportunities that are the hallmarks of the pre-veterinary program of study at Hollins.