Veterinary schools in Arkansas

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

Arkansas has 1 AVMA-accredited veterinary college: Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Jonesboro. The AVMA lists 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, checked November 5, 2026.

Veterinary colleges in Arkansas

College	Location	Degree	AVMA status
Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Arkansas's first veterinary college; provisional accreditation granted September 2026.	Jonesboro, Arkansas	DVM	Provisional Accreditation

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.

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

After graduation

Veterinarians in Arkansas earned a median of $107,710 a year in May 2025 (BLS): veterinarian salary in Arkansas.

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FAQ

Is there a vet school in Arkansas?

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 Arkansas residents go to vet school?

Any accredited college that admits non-residents, usually through the VMCAS application.

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