The University of Arizona, founded in 1885 as the state’s land-grant university, ranks in the top 25 among all public universities.

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is educating the future leaders of tomorrow while preparing graduates for today’s challenges. Our transformational educational experience encourages collaboration and creates a culture of innovation.

Student Support

We care about a whole-person approach to education. We reimagined a culture of wellness that supports students as they explore their pathways to lifelong learning and well-being. Students have access to financial counselors, wellness professionals, and learning specialists to assist with courses and combat the stress and burnout accompanied by the veterinary profession.

We aim to graduate comprehensive practitioners who will be leaders and future changemakers focused on building a healthier profession for all.

Our Facilities

Located at the base of the Catalina Foothills in Tucson, Arizona, the Oro Valley campus serves as the primary facility during the first two years of preclinical education and offers cutting-edge spaces for student support and laboratory instruction. Additional collaborative centers, such as the Campus Agriculture Center, the Health Science Innovation Building, the mobile surgery unit, and clinical affiliate sites, enhance clinical, surgical and professional veterinary skills training.

Our Three-Year Model

We want to provide an outstanding education without lifelong debt. Our three-year, nine-semester, continuous program produces high-demand veterinarians ready to contribute to the well-being of their communities through their service. Our curriculum structure provides a robust hands-on education and allows students to graduate and earn salaries sooner than their peers. The Clinical Year will span August to August and consist of four-week rotations:

Three core/required rotations.
- General Practice
- Specialty/Referral Practice
- Primary Care/Shelter Medicine
One NAVLE Prep and Test Block
Eight Elective Rotations
One vacation block

The hybrid-distributive clinical year model will consist of:

Three 4-week required/core rotations
Seven 4-week elective rotations
One student-chosen externship rotation
One 4-week NAVLE Administration/Remediation/ Assessment rotation
Four weeks of vacation

University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine

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