Pre-Veterinary Studies
Similar to pre-med, pre-veterinary studies teaches the underlying principles needed to take the full veterinarian program. Pre-vet majors focus on the tools required to advance into animal medicine. Veterinarians need the obvious skills to take care of animals but they also need skills in behavioral management and business administration.
A big subset of the pre-vet path includes filling the requirements necessary for veterinary school, which can be even more competitive than traditional medical school. Some of the classes students take include: biology, anatomy, physiology, zoology, genetics and even chemistry.
Many students choose community colleges or less expensive learning institutions to complete these required courses before transferring to a full veterinary program to save on tuition. Once the higher education is completed, veterinarians can work in several areas, from their own private practice to animal hospitals, marine studies, zoos and animal research.
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Matching Pre-Veterinary Studies Colleges
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University of Arizona
Four or more years; Public; $33,739 average out-state tuition; $10,990 average in-state tuition |
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The Pennsylvania State University
Four or more years; Public; $25,084 average out-state tuition; $15,400 average in-state tuition |
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University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Four or more years; Public; $36,316 average out-state tuition; $15,791 average in-state tuition |
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University of Delaware
Four or more years; Public; $34,840 average out-state tuition; $12,980 average in-state tuition |
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $32,644 average out-state tuition; $17,416 average in-state tuition |
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The University of Findlay
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $35,878 average out-state tuition; $35,878 average in-state tuition |
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University of Nevada-Reno
Four or more years; Public; $24,013 average out-state tuition; $7,923 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Pre-Veterinary Studies Majors
Allman Medical ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular... View Scholarship Details |
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LDEI Impactful Change ScholarshipLes Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) |
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award $5,000 |
deadline May 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe LDEI Impactful Change Scholarship is available to female full-time students who are pursuing a degree from an accredited educational institution in culinary or pastry arts education, food systems or agriculture/farming, hospitality management, dietetics and/or nutrition or the beverage industries. You must be at least 21 years of age and... View Scholarship Details |
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Walter and Joyce Owens Family ScholarshipAmerican Jersey Cattle Association |
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award $5,000 |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Walter and Joyce Owens Family Scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy... View Scholarship Details |
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Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced StudiesAmerican Jersey Cattle Association |
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award $5,000 |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Russell-Malnati Scholarship for Advanced Studies is available to graduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy... View Scholarship Details |
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John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed ScholarshipWestminster College, Utah |
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award $3,750 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe John B. and Jean M. Henkels Endowed Scholarship is open to full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors at Westminster College in Utah who have a minimum 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate academic merit, strong character and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students majoring in elementary or secondary... View Scholarship Details |
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Lineweaver ScholarshipAmerican Jersey Cattle Association |
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award $3,500 |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Lineweaver Scholarship is available to sophomore-level and above undergraduate students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and are studying a field related to dairy science, animal sciences, or dairy products. Selection is based on upon financial need, academic performance, and leadership... View Scholarship Details |
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William A. Russell Memorial ScholarshipAmerican Jersey Cattle Association |
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award $3,000 |
deadline July 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe William A. Russell Memorial Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students who are members of the American Jersey Cattle Association and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Selection is based on academic performance, activities and accomplishments, personal goals, and interest in and commitment to continued involvement in the Jersey dairy... View Scholarship Details |
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RBC Dain Rauscher ScholarshipColorado Mesa University, School of Applied Technology |
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award $2,700 |
deadline September 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe RBC Dain Rauscher Scholarship is available to full - time students at Western Colorado Community College. You must be Mesa County resident to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Robert and Lucy White Hudgins Memorial ScholarshipVolunteer State Community College |
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award $2,669 |
deadline November 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Robert and Lucy White Hudgins Memorial Scholarship is available to female students at Volunteer State Community College. You must be majoring in nursing or health sciences and be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Memorial Foundation Scholarship - SWICSouthwestern Illinois College |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Memorial Foundation Scholarship is available to full-time students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be enrolled in a program a study that will prepare you for employment in a healthcare position at Memorial Hospital, though it is not required that you apply for employment. You must also have completed at least 12 credit hours... View Scholarship Details |
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Pre-Veterinary Studies Related Majors
- Animal Sciences
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agriculture
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Food Science and Technology
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Animal Health
- Animal Training
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
- Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- Horticultural Science
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
