Veterinary schools in Montana

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

Montana has no AVMA-accredited veterinary college of its own. Montana funds seats in the WA-MT Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine: year one at Montana State University in Bozeman, years two and three at Washington State University in Pullman, then clinical placements across the region. The AVMA lists 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Options for Montana residents

Montana funds seats in the WA-MT Regional Program in Veterinary Medicine: year one at Montana State University in Bozeman, years two and three at Washington State University in Pullman, then clinical placements across the region. WSU lists up to 10 seats for Montana residents. Montana also funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program; the veterinary deadline is 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 Montana and online vet tech programs.

After graduation

Veterinarians in Montana earned a median of $99,390 a year in May 2025 (BLS): veterinarian salary in Montana.

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FAQ

Is there a vet school in Montana?

No. Montana 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 Montana residents go to vet school?

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