Allied Health – Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Medicine Allied Health Guide
What is Veterinary Medicine?
Veterinarians are medical professionals trained in the medical needs of animals of all kinds. Professionals in this field utilize expert knowledge to assess, diagnose, and treat their patients. They may write prescriptions and/or conduct surgeries. Professionals in this field can specialize in specific animal groups or can work in more generalized settings. There are a wide range of clientele and workplace settings to choose from.
Undergraduate Prerequisite Coursework
- Chemistry I & II with Lab
- Organic Chemistry I & II with Lab
- Biology I & II with Lab
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Physiology
- English Composition/Writing
- Physics I & II with Lab
- Genetics
- Statistics
- Social science elective
- Animal Nutrition
This list covers the most frequently required prerequisites. Please see individual program websites for exact requirement information.
Education & Advanced Degrees
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Advanced Degree Requirements
- Documented observation/experience hours
- GRE test scores
- References (Academic, Professional, Veterinarian)
This is a list of the most frequently required admissions requirements. Please see individual program websites for exact requirement information.
Potential Workplace Settings to Explore
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Farms
- Laboratories
- Zoos
- Classrooms
- Homes
Career Resources
- Join OneHop using your jhu.edu email address
- Complete your profile
- Search “Allied Health” in Groups to join the conversation!
OneHop Allied Health Professions Alumni Group
- Join the OneHop Allied Health Professions Alumni Group where current students interested in allied health can connect with alumni allied health professionals.
Allied Health Professional Associations for Students
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Explore Allied Health Professions “Allied health encompasses a broad group of health professionals who use scientific principles and evidence-based practice for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic diseases; promote disease prevention and wellness for optimum health, and apply administration and management skills to support health care systems in a variety of settings.” – Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP, 2021)