Veterinary schools in Nevada
Nevada has no AVMA-accredited veterinary college of its own. Nevada funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program. The AVMA lists 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Options for Nevada residents
Nevada funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program. WICHE reports that all four Nevada veterinary slots for 2026-2027 are filled and that applications for 2027-2028 open January 11, 2027 (Nevada WICHE office). Graduates must return to practice in Nevada.
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 Nevada and online vet tech programs.
After graduation
Veterinarians in Nevada earned a median of $125,550 a year in May 2025 (BLS): veterinarian salary in Nevada.
FAQ
Is there a vet school in Nevada?
No. Nevada 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 Nevada residents go to vet school?
Nevada funds veterinary students through the WICHE Professional Student Exchange Program. WICHE reports that all four Nevada veterinary slots for 2026-2027 are filled and that applications for 2027-2028 open January 11, 2027 (Nevada WICHE office). Graduates must return to practice in Nevada.
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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