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SMUSVM is listed with the American Veterinary Medical Association.
DVM graduates have practiced in the United States, Canada and internationally.
St. Matthew's University School of Veterinary Medicine, located on Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, offers a DVM program that parallels the training at top American and Canadian medical veterinary schools. Our community of expert faculty actively supports our students in a close-knit community that is designed to fully train and prepare veterinarians.
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Our clinical programs provide a wide range of small and large animal hospital experiences, with the goal of integrating and expanding upon your preclinical studies.
Students may qualify for scholarships of up to $70,000 USD. Transfer students may qualify for $10,000 once accepted into the program.*
St. Matthew's received its American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) listing in December 2005 and is a Member Institution of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC).
Currently an emergency veterinarian at Diamond Veterinary Hospital, in Seattle area.
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The faculty had such a positive impact on me. I felt I could pay it forward and be a positive.
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My experience has been extraordinary and I am beyond grateful to have attended school in the Cayman Islands.
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Read what our graduates have to say about our experienced faculty, small class sizes, and the curriculum we offer at St. Matthew's University School of Veterinary Medicine. Like you, they wanted to make a difference in the world, and with a Veterinary degree from St. Matthew's University School of Veterinary Medicine, they have achieved it.
Students from Canada may qualify for scholarships of up to $70,000. Transfer students may qualify for $10,000 upon acceptance into the program. **
St. Matthew’s is proud to offer scholarships to qualified students in the pursuit of a veterinary degree. It is our way of rewarding excellence and encouraging individuals to achieve your dream of becoming a veterinarian.
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The Basic Science program is five semesters in length and may be completed in 20 months.
The Clinical Medicine program starts in semester six and comprises 42 weeks of core clinicals followed by 30 weeks of electives.
At St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, the DVM program consists of 10 semesters, seven for Basic Science and three for Clinical Medicine. Successful students complete the program in just over three total years.
Veterinary students take the NAVLE during their final clinical year of studies. The NAVLE is notoriously long and candidates are required to answer 360 multiple-choice questions during six blocks of 65 minutes (60 questions each). As with any exam, you should create a study plan that helps you focus on the areas you’re not confident in, while also refreshing you on the topics you already know well.
In order to be successful on the NAVLE, you should review study guides online and complete as many practice questions as possible. The exam is computerized and to help you prepare, there is an online mock exam. Prior to taking the exam, St. Matthew’s University recommends that you try a full mock exam to get an understanding of what the real test is like and how to pace yourself throughout it.
In Canada, achieving licensure requires two years of pre-veterinary university studies, followed by the six required science courses (pre-requisites). Graduates also need to successfully complete an examination leading to a national certification. Passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE) is also a requirement for practicing veterinary medicine in Canada. Provincial license is required to practice in Canada.
