Pre-Vet Resources
Welcome to our Pre-Veterinary School Resources page! This platform is designed to guide students on their journey toward a rewarding career in veterinary medicine. Here, you will find valuable resources to help you navigate the courses and skills necessary for success in the diverse fields of veterinary practice. We provide insights into the varying requirements of different veterinary medical schools, ensuring you are well-prepared to meet their specific application criteria. Whether you are just starting your academic journey or are preparing to apply, our resources will support you in developing the knowledge and experience needed to excel. Explore the links below to chart your path toward becoming a veterinarian!
Veterinary School Application Resources
For students who plan on applying to veterinary school, please review the following resources to prepare for your veterinary school application.
- American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges: review official application requirements and veterinary schools.
- American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (Veterinary Medical College Application Service): compare schools and review admission requirements. Find information about individual veterinary schools, entrance requirements, dates those prerequisites must be completed, policies regarding transcripts and tests.
- There is also a cost comparison tool for veterinary schools.
Financing Veterinary School
The cost of a veterinary education is significant, and most students rely on student loans to cover their tuition and living expenses. Before applying, educate yourself about the loan borrowing process and how student loan debt will impact your finances now and in the future.
American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges: Awards, Grants, and Scholarships: provide financial support for students and professionals in the veterinary field.
Current Stanford Undergraduates
Sign up with your stanford.edu email address to join our email list.
Occasionally, the Comparative Medicine faculty will send interested pre-veterinary students updates about upcoming events and relevant topics through this email list.
Faculty Contacts
Students interested in pursuing veterinary school can reach out to our Pre-Veterinary Faculty via email to set up a consultation meeting.
Kerriann Casey, DVM, DACVP
I didn’t even think about veterinary school until I was a senior in college, so you’re already ahead of the game! After two years of working in a lab post-undergrad, I went on to obtain my veterinary degree at Tufts University. Having confirmed that clinical practice was not for me, I next completed a 3-year residency in Anatomic Pathology at the University of California-Davis. Following board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathology in 2016, I joined the Department of Comparative Medicine at Stanford University where I’m currently a Clinical Associate Professor. When not at work, I enjoy hiking with my husband and son, running, and lounging with my cat, Tuttle.
kmcasey@stanford.edu
Monika Huss, DVM, DACLAM
I am originally from Ojai, CA, where I spent time riding horses in multiple disciplines. From a young age, I always knew that I wanted to be a veterinarian, though I would not have ever predicted my career path. While an undergraduate at Stanford (Go Card!), I was a member of the Pre-Vet Society and worked as a necropsy technician for Dr. Donna Bouley. Upon finishing veterinary school at Western University of Health Sciences, I began my career as a small animal clinician. A couple years later, I came back to Stanford to complete a residency in Laboratory Animal Medicine. In 2016, I joined the Department of Comparative Medicine where I am currently a Clinical Associate Professor. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and spending time outside with my husband, dog, and three energetic boys.
monikag@stanford.edu