What is the top veterinary school?

Answer 1

University of California

School of Veterinary Medicine

Davis, CA 95616-8734

here is the top 10:(quoted from http://tinyurl.com/9x6d84) "Scoring 4.5 out of a possible 5.0, Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine ranked first in the nation in U.S. News and World Report's 2008 edition of "America's Best Graduate Schools." The rankings, compiled every four years, are determined through surveys sent to deans, administrators and faculty members at schools accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The veterinary schools at Colorado State University and the University of California-Davis were close behind the leader, tying for No. 2 in the 2008 rankings with scores of 4.3 each. The University of Pennsylvania's veterinary program took the fourth spot, and four schools tied for the No. 5 position - North Carolina State University, The Ohio State University, Texas A&M University-College Station and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Rounding out the list were Michigan State University at No. 9 and the University of Minnesota at No. 10. "

Answer 2

This is one of those questions that is pretty impossible to answer because no one has gone through them all and the result of schooling depends not only on the instruction but the diligence and apptitude of the student. However, when choosing a school care should be taken to select one that has been accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. The AVMA reviews program content as well as success of graduation students from a program as part of their accredidation program. Most states also require that a degree in veterinary technology be earned through an AVMA accredited program in order to sit for credentialing exams.

Answer 3

There are no online veterinary colleges - the skills you need to become a veterinary are too hands-on (performing a physical exam, evaluating lameness, etc.). If there is an online college claiming to offer degrees in veterinary medicine, that school is not accredited in the US.

However, there are online veterinary technician schools; as a veterinarian I would caution any applicant to ensure the school is accredited through a credible third party organization and that there is sufficient hands-on and face-to-face teaching for you to learn the technical skills required of a veterinary technician.

Answer 4

You can obtain this information by going to www.collegeboard.com/splash/ and using the sites College MatchMaker search engine, or you can also click on the related links section (College Board) indicated below this answer box, which will take you directly to the site. You can research colleges and universities by name, or by programs of study, or by geographical location, size, or combinations of part or all of them. The site will provide you with a list of institutions based on your request. It will give you the schools background, accreditation, degree offerings, programs of study, entrance requirements, tuition and fees, financial assistance, room and board, athletic programs etc. and a link to each institutions official web page. Practice navigating this site. It will be well worth the time and effort.

WARNING!!!

When choosing a college or university, make sure the institution has a regional accreditation. With a regional accreditation you can be assured the coursework and degree you complete will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. Below I have listed the six accrediting agencies and their geographical areas of responsibility. I am disclosing the below so you do not become a victim of educational scams, and institutions that are nothing more than diploma mills, where they are eager to take your money for a degree that is worthless. Make sure the institution is accredited by one of following responsible agencies.

Regional Accreditation Agencies

· Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as schools for American children in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

· New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).

· North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

· Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

· Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Islands.

· Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.