Our Mission: The mission of this college is to protect and enhance animal, human, and environmental health and welfare through:

the education of a diverse population of professional, post-graduate, and undergraduate students in preparation for careers in the broad areas of veterinary medicine, biomedical sciences, and public health;
the creation, dissemination, and application of new medical and public health knowledge via discovery, publication, education, and engagement; and
the provision of excellent and compassionate clinical service to animals, animal owners, and producers in Virginia, Maryland, and the surrounding region.

Our Core Values:

Education is at the core of our mission. We will create and maintain an environment that allows all members to learn and grow to their full potential.
Human resources are our greatest strength. We promote personal and professional development through a culture that recognizes and rewards contributions and achievements.
We respect and esteem the human/animal bond and the dignity of all animals and people. We offer preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services within a compassionate environment.
We seek to relieve suffering and promote the well-being of both animals and people through the responsible conduct of clinical, biomedical, and public health research.
We are an organization that operates with public funds to serve the public good. We will prudently and responsibly steward our human, fiscal, and natural resources.
We adhere to the principles of trust, respect, and courtesy in all things.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to diversity and to fostering an inclusive environment to promote learning and growth for all members of our community. For more information, visit the DEI website.

Health and Wellness: We offer a variety of health and wellness-related programs, including access to mental health counseling services, two full-time mental health counselors on-site, wellness initiatives coordinated within each class, student organizations, on-campus fitness centers, and more. For more information, visit the Hokie Wellness website.

Accommodations: Students with documented disabilities will find support from the College’s Academic Affairs Office and the University’s Services to Students with Disabilities Office.

VMCVM embraces diversity and inclusion, including equal opportunity in education for individuals with disabilities, and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
VMCVM is committed to providing all accepted and current students opportunities to take full advantage of our educational, academic, and community programs. We recognize that students with documented disabilities may need accommodations to fully participate and encourage students to disclose with Virginia Tech’s Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD).

Class Information:

Class Size
- Resident #: 50 Virginia, 30 Maryland
- Non-Resident #: 40
- Contract # and where: 6 West Virginia
Applicant Pool (prior year)
- Resident #: 509
- Non-Resident #:1557
- Contract #: 50
International School: No
Accepts International Applicants: Yes
VMCAS Participant: Yes
Pass/Fail Grading System

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

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