4-Year DVM Program | Hands-On Veterinary Training at SGU

4-Year DVM Program | Hands-On Veterinary Training at SGU Skip to footer School of Veterinary Medicine 4-Year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program Request Information Apply Explore This Section Program Overview Outcomes Curriculum Financial Aid Virtual Tour Request Info View All Programs Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 4-Year DVM Program 5-Year DVM Track 6-Year DVM Track 7-Year DVM Track BSc/DVM Dual Degree Dual DVM/MPH Program Dual DVM/MSc Program Dual DVM/MBA Program Veterinary Science PhD Program Overview Program Systems-based curriculum with an emphasis in clinical instruction and case-based teaching plus clinical training. Locations Years 1-3 : Grenada, West Indies Year 4 : Clinical training at 1 of 30+ affiliated universities in US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the Netherlands Entry Terms January or August Next Start Date: January 2026 View All SGU Veterinary Programs A DVM Program Built for Hands-On Learning and Global Experience St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine offers a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program that prepares you to excel as a practicing veterinarian through a combination of practical skills and critical thinking. Spend three years in Grenada gaining a strong foundation with coursework and hands-on laboratory sessions. Complete your final clinical year at one of our 30+ affiliated, AVMA-accredited universities across the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and the Netherlands. With an emphasis on clinical instruction and case-based teaching , SGU ensures you graduate ready to thrive in real-world veterinary practice. Academic Outcomes Students from across the world come to St. George’s University for a rewarding education with global impact. 84.3% pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) over the last five years ) From 2023 onward, SGUSVM calculates pass rates using the International Council on Veterinary Assessment’s (ICVA) annual report to reflect its biannual graduation schedule (January and June). Pass rates for earlier years are reported directly by ICVA and do not account for this schedule. 30+ affiliated universities in seven countries offer hands-on clinical training 87% SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine graduation rate is 87% for all students who began in 2019. ) Completed the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program to date. Curriculum Our curriculum blends case-based teaching and hands-on learning to equip aspiring veterinarians with the skills needed for modern practice. In the first three terms, you’ll study healthy animals and explore the processes of disease development. During terms four through six, you’ll focus on clinical case management and develop essential diagnostic problem-solving skills. In your final year, you’ll complete 48 weeks of clinical training at one of our affiliated, AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools. Course Catalog Academic Calendar Basic Sciences Clinical Sciences Clinical Year Outgoing/Legacy Curriculum Academic Year 1 Term 1 VM 510: Healthy Animals and Disease Processes I Professional Skills (PS1) Clinical Skills (CS1) Systems (SY1) Veterinary Foundations Infection & Immunity Cardiovascular & Respiratory Term 2 VM 520: Healthy Animals and Disease Processes II Professional Skills (PS2) Clinical Skills (CS2) Systems (SY2) Hormones & Regulation Urinary Tract & Water Balance• Digestion, Metabolism & Nutrition Academic Year 2 – First Half Term 3 VM 530: Healthy Animals and Disease Processes III Professional Skills (PS3) Clinical Skills (CS3) Systems (SY3) Reproduction & Population Management Movement & Control Integument & Senses Exotic Animals Academic Year 2 – second Half Term 4 VM 540: Clinical Presentation and Case Management I Professional Skills (PS4) Clinical Skills (CS4) Systems (SY4) Infection & Immunity Case Management Cardiovascular & Respiratory Case Management Integument and Senses Case Management Academic Year 3 Term 5 VM 550: Clinical Presentation and Case Management II Professional Skills (PS5) Clinical Skills (CS5) Systems (SY5) Reproduction & Population Case Management Digestion, Metabolism, and Nutrition Case Management Endocrine Case Management Term 6 VM 560: Clinical Presentation and Case Management III Professional Skills (PS6) Clinical Skills (CS6) Systems (SY6) Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Case Management Urinary Case Management Multisystemic and Emergent Case Management Exotic Animal Case Management Year 4 Small Animal Medicine 4 Weeks Small Animal Surgery 4 Weeks Large Animal Medicine and Surgery 6 Weeks Diagnostic Laboratory 2 Weeks Clinical Anesthesiology 2 Weeks Diagnostic Imaging 2 Weeks Electives/Externships 28 Weeks The SGU SVM curriculum provides a three-year foundation in pre-clinical sciences and clinical skills that prepare our students for their fourth-year of clinical rotations at our 32 affiliated colleges of veterinary medicine, and, thus, ultimately for Day-one readiness as clinical practitioners. There are 102 weeks of direct instruction and assessments in the first three years, and 48 weeks of hands-on clinical training involving core medical knowledge; including prevention, diagnosis, treatment or mitigation of animal disease; as well as training in clinical skills and professional skills totalling 150 weeks in the program. The program is based on the core and Day one competencies identified by international accrediting bodies, the CBVE and the AVMA. Our program offers students a unique, innovative, internationally diverse approach to veterinary medical education. Program outline: Years 1-3 Course code Course Credits Term 1 ANPH 501 Histology & Embryology ANPH 506 Anatomy I ANPH 512 Physiology I LAMS  502 Clinical Orientation LAMS 540 Basic Small Animal Nutrition LAMS 541 Professional Development I 2 (P/F) SAMS  501 Radiology I Term 2 ANPH 503 Anatomy II ANPH 504 Veterinary Pharmacology I ANPH 513 Physiology II LAMS 542 Professional Development II 2 (P/F) PTHB 503 Bacteriology/Mycology PTHB 512 Veterinary Immunology SAMS 502 Radiology II SAMS 515 Veterinary Physical Diagnosis I Term 3 ANPH 505 Veterinary Pharmacology II LAMS 501 Veterinary Physical Diagnosis II LAMS 543 Professional Development III 2 (P/F) PTHB 505 Parasitology PTHB 506 Pathology I PTHB 515 Virology PTHB 532 Clinical Pathology Term 4 LAMS 503 Introduction to Clinical Medicine LAMS 547 Professional Development IV 2 (P/F) LAMS 548 Introduction to Livestock Nutrition PTHB 507 Pathology II PTHB 510 Veterinary Public Health PTHB 511 Veterinary Epidemiology PTHB 516 Avian, Fish & Exotic Animal Diseases SAMS 514 Introduction to Surgical Skills SAMS 520 Veterinary Anesthesiology Term 5 LAMS 516 Large Animal Surgery I LAMS 519 Theriogenology LAMS 544 Livestock Medicine I LAMS 549 Professional Development V SAMS 513 Diagnostic Imaging SAMS 518 Small Animal Surgery SAMS 522 Small Animal Medicine I SAMS 526 Introduction to Clinical Practice 1 (P/F) SAMS 527 Junior Surgery & Anesthesiology Lab Term 6 ANPH 520 Veterinary Toxicology CLIN 541 Boards Preparatory Course LAMS 505 Equine Internal Medicine LAMS 515 Livestock Medicine 2 LAMS 533 Professional Veterinary Development VI 2 (P/F) LAMS 545 Large Animal Surgery II SAMS 524 Small Animal Medicine II SAMS 528 Introduction to Clinical Rotations – S8 Term 6 elective courses ANPH 518 Vet. Acupunture Analgesia: A Scientific Basis LAMS 537 Special Topics in Equine Practice LAMS 539 Production Animal Medicine and Surgery (PAMS) SAMS 530 Clinical Reasoning in Veterinary Medicine SAMS 535 Advanced Topics in Dermatology SAMS 536 Special Topics in Emergency Critical Care SAMS 540 Radiology: The Clinical Experience SAMS 539 Shelter Medicine PTHB 543 Selected Topics in Zoological and Aquaria Medicine Global Veterinary Health Track ANPH 540 Pre-Clinical Extramural Studies 12  (P/F) PTHB 537 VPH, Global Perspectives PTHB 539 Transboundary Animal Disease 1 (P/F) PTHB 540 Preparatory Clinical – Extra Mural Studies 6 (P/F) PTHB 541 Food Hyigene & Meat Inspection 1 (P/F) PTHB 542 Clinical – Extra Mural Studies 20 (P/F) 20 weeks: Core Rotations Small Animal Medicine 4 Weeks Small Animal Surgery 4 Weeks Large Animal Medicine and Surgery 6 Weeks Diagnostic Laboratory 2 weeks Clinical Anesthesiology 2 weeks Diagnostic Imaging 2 weeks 28 weeks: Electives The remaining weeks of the clinical program are made up of elective rotations (clinical rotations) and externships approved by the affiliated schools. The core rotation schedules are determined by the affiliated school at the time students are admitted into the clinical program. Elective choices and schedules are arranged individually by students, in consultation with the affiliated school. Outgoing Legacy Curriculum SVM SGU Course Digest Hear from SGU Grads “I often tell people that attending SGU SVM is indescribable, you are surrounded by a group of people from all over the world that end up becoming family, all while working together to achieve the same goal. Then you add fantastic faculty and staff who care about their students so much—attending SGU and living in Grenada is so special.” Aaron Spacher, DVM ’19 Rochester, New York “The transition from being a veterinary student to veterinary professional is challenging for everyone, but the experience of attending SGU and living in Grenada really prepared future professionals like me on how to adapt to change. I think the life experience of living in Grenada was equally as important as the course material learned in veterinary school.” Andrew Kushnir, DVM ’19 Fort Lauderdale, FL “Attending SGU was a truly transformative experience that gave me much more than just a veterinary education. I gained invaluable life lessons, formed lifelong friendships, and received a diverse and comprehensive education that has helped me excel in my career. “ Whitney McCoy, DVM ’23 Dallas, TX “SGU does an amazing job at providing its students with unique opportunities you will not find elsewhere. From starting us with early hands-on experience working with local domestic animals large and small, to providing opportunities for us to work with amazing creatures including sea turtles and bats, they really know how to give their students a creative learning environment. ” John Macri, DVM ’21 San Francisco, CA “During my time at SGU, I had the opportunity to engage in exceptional hands-on learning, receive constant support from both faculty and peers, and build meaningful friendships. My journey there was truly transformative, shaping me both personally and professionally, and helping me become the veterinarian I am today. “ John Nugra, DVM ’24 New York “I learned so much at SGU. From a professional perspective, I feel that SGU prepared me to hit the ground running. I had the knowledge and skills to be able to effectively practice veterinary medicine from day one after graduation. All the professors were so supportive, including after graduation.” Erin O’Shaughnessy, DVM ’20 Canada Investing In Your Future SGU offers scholarships and other financial aid options to bring your dream within reach. Tuition & Fees A veterinary degree sets the stage for your career as a veterinarian. Financial Aid Financial aid options to help make your education affordable. Scholarships SGU celebrates excellence and invests in your journey to success. Purpose-Built for Academic Excellence and Wellness Our 42-acre campus in Grenada is built for academic success and personal well-being with modern classrooms, dedicated study space, a full fitness center, and many of the comforts of home. Take a Virtual Tour Schedule Your Campus Visit Get in Touch Sharing your information gives you direct access to a dedicated enrollment counselor and tailored materials based on your specific interests. 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