Veterinary schools in Virginia
Virginia has 1 AVMA-accredited veterinary college: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg. The AVMA lists 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, checked November 5, 2026.
Veterinary colleges in Virginia
| College | Location | Degree | AVMA status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Virginia Tech) Regional college: the in-state school for Virginia and Maryland residents. | Blacksburg, Virginia | DVM | Accredited |
Options for Virginia residents
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine reserves 50 seats per class for Virginia residents and 30 for Maryland residents; the remaining at-large seats include up to six for West Virginia residents (VMCVM).
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 Virginia and online vet tech programs.
After graduation
Veterinarians in Virginia earned a median of $126,730 a year in May 2025 (BLS): veterinarian salary in Virginia.
Open veterinarian jobs in Virginia.
FAQ
Is there a vet school in Virginia?
Virginia has 1 AVMA-accredited veterinary college: Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg. The AVMA lists 39 accredited colleges in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, checked 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 Virginia residents go to vet school?
The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine reserves 50 seats per class for Virginia residents and 30 for Maryland residents; the remaining at-large seats include up to six for West Virginia residents (VMCVM).
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
Get veterinary jobs in your state by email
We are adding vet tech, assistant and veterinarian jobs state by state. Leave your email and state, and we will write when jobs in your state go up or your state's rules change. One email a week at most.