Veterinary Job Hub

Veterinary schools in Hawaii

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

Hawaii has no AVMA-accredited veterinary college of its own. Hawaii funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program, which lets selected residents pay reduced tuition at participating colleges in the West. The AVMA lists 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Options for Hawaii residents

Hawaii funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program, which lets selected residents pay reduced tuition at participating colleges in the West. Graduates must return to practice in Hawaii; the state application has the details. WICHE suggests veterinary applicants apply by September 1 the year before enrollment.

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 in Hawaii and online vet tech programs.

After graduation

Veterinarians in Hawaii earned a median of $130,120 a year in May 2025 (BLS): veterinarian salary in Hawaii.

Open veterinarian jobs.

FAQ

Is there a vet school in Hawaii?

No. Hawaii 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 Hawaii residents go to vet school?

Hawaii funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program, which lets selected residents pay reduced tuition at participating colleges in the West. Graduates must return to practice in Hawaii; the state application has the details. WICHE suggests veterinary applicants apply by September 1 the year before enrollment.

Sources