The Association of American Veterinary Medicine Colleges recommends a solid liberal education preparation for veterinary medicine professions. Students planning to enter veterinary science professions should pursue a course of study that meets professional school entrance requirements, regardless of major. In addition, students should plan extracurricular time for volunteer and service activities and to prepare for the GRE exam.

Because entrance requirements change from year to year and differ among schools, students are encouraged to work closely with the pre-vet advisor, Wendy Gorman, and to become familiar with the requirements of the veterinary schools to which they plan to apply. In general, though, the following course work is recommended (please note that AP credit may not be accepted at some veterinary schools without taking additional college courses):

• one semester of general biology or zoology with lab;
• one semester of genetics;
• one semester of microbiology;
• two semesters of inorganic chemistry with lab;
• two semesters of organic chemistry with lab;
• one semester of biochemistry;
• two semesters of physics with lab;
• one semester of calculus;
• two semesters of writing or courses with an extensive writing requirement;
• courses in humanities and social sciences in preparation for the social, psychological, and business aspects of veterinary practice.