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Veterinary Medicine

Get your start as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Whether a newfound purpose or lifelong dream, a vet career offers a lifetime of reward

Our highly sought-after graduates get hands-on experience in a holistic program that prepares them for a future in any facet of the veterinary field.

CVM Alumni Events

Welcome, CVM alumni!


We invite you to stay connected and join us for upcoming alumni events at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. From reconnecting with classmates to meeting fellow Cowboy Vets, there are plenty of opportunities to come back, connect and be part of the CVM community.

Continuing Education

Creating lifelong learners through innovation in animal and human health.

The CE programs at OSU offer traditional quality learning opportunities with flexible options. We offer both face-to-face conferences and seminars and an online platform to provide greater access for all individuals. In 2023 there were 20,000 CE hours delivered!
Integrated Beef Cattle Program January 8-9, May 15-16, July 16-18 2026

Community Outreach

We are proud to support our community through programs like shelter medicine and Operation Catnip. Our shelter surgery service allows veterinary students to perform spay and neuter procedures for shelter animals under expert supervision—helping reduce pet overpopulation while gaining valuable hands-on experience. We also offer safe, comfortable boarding and long-term care options for pets in need of extended stays.

OSU's Land Grant Mission

Instruction

The CVM provides students with a strong scientific and clinical foundation as they earn their DVMs.

Research

Our cutting-edge research incorporates One Health principles for advancements in both human and animal medicine.

Extension

Through online courses, conferences, publications and specialists, OSU CVM provides veterinary professionals and animal owners quality education for the continued advancement of animal health and welfare.

Announcements

Summer Heat and Drought Take a Toll on the Landscape

August 30, 2026

Learn how to help Oklahoma landscapes survive late-summer heat and drought with tips for prioritizing plants, watering deeply and efficiently, maintaining lawns, applying mulch and selecting drought-tolerant plants.

Cover Crops to Build Garden Soil

August 26, 2026

Learn how to use fall and winter cover crops in Oklahoma vegetable gardens to improve soil health, suppress weeds, prevent erosion and add nutrients.

Late-August Turfgrass Fertilization

August 25, 2026

Learn when and how to fertilize warm- and cool-season turfgrass in Oklahoma, including late-summer nitrogen timing, fall fertilization and soil testing.