Veterinary schools in Idaho
Idaho has no AVMA-accredited veterinary college of its own. Idaho residents have reserved seats at Washington State University: up to 11 in each entering class, through the Washington-Idaho regional program (WSU residency rules). The AVMA lists 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Options for Idaho residents
Idaho residents have reserved seats at Washington State University: up to 11 in each entering class, through the Washington-Idaho regional program (WSU residency rules). Applicants apply through VMCAS and must certify Idaho residency by WSU's deadline, September 1 for the 2027 cycle.
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 Idaho and online vet tech programs.
After graduation
Veterinarians in Idaho earned a median of $116,170 a year in May 2025 (BLS): veterinarian salary in Idaho.
FAQ
Is there a vet school in Idaho?
No. Idaho 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 Idaho residents go to vet school?
Idaho residents have reserved seats at Washington State University: up to 11 in each entering class, through the Washington-Idaho regional program (WSU residency rules). Applicants apply through VMCAS and must certify Idaho residency by WSU's deadline, September 1 for the 2027 cycle.
Sources
- AVMA: Accredited veterinary colleges
- AVMA COE: Accreditation actions, September 2026 (published October 27, 2026)
- AVMA COE: Accreditation actions, June 2026
- WICHE: PSEP application information by state
- AAVMC: VMCAS 2027 Applicant Guide
- ICVA: NAVLE
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