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
Vocational Scholarship ProgramUnitedag |
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award Up to $30,000 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Vocational Scholarship Program is open to employees affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company. You must be seeking agriculture-specific education and training at certified vocational schools, trade schools or other institutions, complete the online application and submit a one-page resume with portrait photo, 2 letters of... View Scholarship Details |
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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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National Day of the Cowgirl ScholarshipDurango - Rocky Brands |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship is open to female first-year college students who are pursuing a career within a segment of the western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports industries. You must have existing ties, experience, or affiliation with western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports... View Scholarship Details |
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Agricultural Advancement ScholarshipFarm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement |
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award $10,000 |
deadline January 03, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Agricultural Advancement Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who reside in MidAtlantic Farm Credit's territory. You must be planning to pursue a career in an agriculture - related field to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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D&A Florida ScholarshipCollaboratory |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline January 14, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe D&A Florida Scholarship is open to seniors attending high schools in Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. You must plan to attend Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida-Gainesville, Florida State University-Tallahassee, Flagler College, Stetson University-DeLand, University of Miami, University of Tampa, or Embry Riddle... View Scholarship Details |
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Trinity Leadership AwardTrinity Washington University |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline March 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Trinity Leadership Award is available to first-year students enrolling in the College of Arts and Sciences at Trinity Washington University. You must demonstrate leadership potential and financial need to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Youth Livestock ScholarshipState Fair of Texas |
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award $6,000 |
deadline February 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Youth Livestock Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Texas high schools who have competed in one or more State Fair of Texas Youth Livestock Show competitive events. You must be in the top 25 percent of your class and enrolling in an agricultural - related curriculum or agricultural - benefiting natural science curriculum at... View Scholarship Details |
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John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial ScholarshipCollaboratory |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline January 14, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe John M. and Mary A. Shanley Memorial Scholarship is open to senior students attending high schools in Charlotte, Hendry, Lee, Collier, and Glades counties. You must plan to pursue a degree in medicine, law, dentistry, mathematics education, science education, ministry, engineering, accounting, agriculture, architecture or computer science... View Scholarship Details |
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Neil Dierks ScholarshipNational Pork Producers Council |
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award $5,000 |
deadline December 31, 2024 |
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DescriptionThe Neil Dierks Scholarship is available to graduate students who are enrolled in a swine-related program and plan to pursue a career in the pork industry. Selection is based on an essay discussing an issue in the pork industry today, a letter indicating the role the applicant sees themselves playing in the pork industry, and two letters of... View Scholarship Details |
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FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co ScholarshipNational FFA Foundation |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline January 09, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship is available to high school senior, college, and trade school students who are FFA members. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing studies in a field related to agriculture and be a member of FFA. 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
- Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health
