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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.

Center for Rural Veterinary Medicine

We are shaping the the future of rural veterinary medicine by training practice-ready professionals who can make an immediate impact on the field and the communities they serve. Our curriculum is designed to address the unique challenges of rural communities, equipping students with the knowledge and experience needed for success.

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

CVM Graduate Researchers Earn International Recognition at Radiation Research Society Meeting

July 16, 2026

Graduate researchers from Dr. Natarajan Aravindan's Molecular Radiation Oncology Laboratory in the Department of Physiological Sciences at the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine will showcase their research at the 72nd Annual International Meeting of the Radiation Research Society, scheduled for Oct. 4-7 in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii.

ORVSP Scholarship Winner - Aubry Hensley-Gollihare, class of 2026

July 15, 2026

Aubry Hensley-Gollihare, class of 2026, was part of the inaugural group of recipients to receive a scholarship through the Oklahoma Rural Veterinary Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program.

ORVSP Scholarship Winner - Trey Roberts, class of 2026

July 15, 2026

Trey Roberts, class of 2026, was part of the inaugural group of recipients to receive a scholarship through the Oklahoma Rural Veterinary Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Program.