Welcome to the Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Professional)

The pre-veterinary medicine program is designed for students who intend to go on to a veterinary medicine school and receive their Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. You do not necessarily need a bachelor’s degree to be admitted to a veterinary medicine program. Rather, students need to meet the requirements before applying. That’s why this is a preprofessional program. Most of our students still obtain a Bachelor of Science degree. Recommended majors that are compatible with meeting the entrance requirements are Agribusiness: Animal Science or Chemistry. If you major in Animal Science, the program is designed to substitute the classes that do not count toward finishing the pre-vet program, thus saving you time to graduation. The program outlined is tailored for students who will go to the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine or University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Students who wish to go to other schools will follow a similar program but may need to fill a few other requirements. Students work closely with their pre-vet advisor in the Department of Agriculture to ensure they meet the requirements and are competitive when they apply. Faculty-mentored research and guidance will help you develop the professional skills needed for success in advanced study in graduate and professional programs. Completing a degree while at Southeast prepares students for entering the workforce immediately in various capacities of the animal and agriculture fields. 100% of Southeast programs offer real-world experience. Pre-veterinary medicine students shadow veterinarians.