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Veterinary schools in Alaska

Last checked November 5, 2026 against the AVMA list of accredited colleges. Information only; confirm admissions details with each college.

Alaska has no AVMA-accredited veterinary college of its own. Alaska has no veterinary college of its own and does not fund veterinary medicine through WICHE. The AVMA lists 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Options for Alaska residents

Alaska has no veterinary college of its own and does not fund veterinary medicine through WICHE. Instead, the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Colorado State University collaborative DVM program offers 14 positions a year, with preference for Alaska residents. Students spend years one and two in Fairbanks and years three and four in Fort Collins, and Alaska residents pay sponsored tuition for the two Fairbanks years only.

All U.S. veterinary colleges

See the full list of 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and how admission works in veterinary schools in the U.S.

Looking for vet tech school instead?

Vet tech programs take about two years and lead to the VTNE, not a DVM: vet tech schools by state and online vet tech programs.

After graduation

Open veterinarian jobs in Alaska.

FAQ

Is there a vet school in Alaska?

No. Alaska has no AVMA-accredited veterinary college as of November 5, 2026.

How long is vet school?

Four years for the DVM or VMD, after college prerequisites. Graduates then pass the NAVLE and apply for a state license.

Where do Alaska residents go to vet school?

Alaska has no veterinary college of its own and does not fund veterinary medicine through WICHE. Instead, the University of Alaska Fairbanks and Colorado State University collaborative DVM program offers 14 positions a year, with preference for Alaska residents. Students spend years one and two in Fairbanks and years three and four in Fort Collins, and Alaska residents pay sponsored tuition for the two Fairbanks years only.

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