Ross University School Of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), established in 1982 on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, specializes in veterinary education with an accelerated Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program. Preclinical training occurs on the 50-acre Basseterre campus, featuring advanced facilities like high-tech classrooms, surgery suites, anatomy labs, and a large animal teaching hospital housing over 350 animals including cattle, horses, and exotic species. Students engage in hands-on learning through community clinics, ambulatory practices, and university herds, fostering clinical reasoning and teamwork. After seven semesters, learners complete clinical rotations at over 20 AVMA-accredited U.S. or Canadian schools. Accredited by the AVMA Council on Education, RUSVM emphasizes One Health, integrating human, animal, and ecosystem health via research centers on zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine, and food safety. With a diverse faculty holding DVM/PhD credentials, the school has graduated over 5,500 veterinarians eligible for licensure across North America. RUSVM promotes ethical practice, lifelong learning, and global health contributions in a vibrant, multicultural environment blending rigorous academics with island life.