About CVM

About Arizona CVM

The University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine is shaping the future of veterinary professionals by preparing graduates to tackle today’s challenges confidently. By emphasizing competency-based, hands-on, student-centered learning, the college has become a national leader in veterinary medical education. 

Our transformative curriculum fosters collaboration and adaptability in real-world settings. Students gain essential skills in clinical management, professional communication, medical decision-making and well-being strategies. Through our flexible clinical model, they receive hands-on experience in diverse environments, from general practice to specialized acute care. 

This holistic approach ensures graduates emerge as highly skilled, adaptable and compassionate veterinarians ready to lead in a dynamic field.
 

What Makes Us Different

Our flipped classroom and team-based learning model empower students to think creatively and compassionately when solving real-world challenges. By actively engaging students in their learning journey and providing individualized support, we ensure they graduate career-ready — prepared to serve their communities with care and expertise from day one.

Accelerated Program

Our three-year, nine-semester, continuous veterinary medicine program is designed to offer a high-quality education without yearslong financial debt — while also producing in-demand veterinarians ready to contribute to the well-being of animals and humans.

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Experiential Learning

Our program extends beyond the traditional lecture-and-test model of education. Student-centered, team-based, experiential learning trains students for work in clinical settings, giving them professional and adaptable problem-solving skills to be real-world ready. 

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Clinical Year

From August to August, the flexible work-based model consists of core rotations and electives throughout our extensive clinical network that offer real-world learning to strengthen case management and core competency skills in desired focus areas. 

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Hands-On Experience

Here, the traditional classroom can transform into a wildlife sanctuary, an exotic animal hospital, or even a specialized research lab. Evidence-based learning takes the place of traditional lectures, and students work together during hands-on activities inside and outside the classroom. 

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Mission

We continuously improve how we educate and innovate to lead the way in developing adaptive problem-solvers capable of tackling our greatest challenges.

Vision

The College of Veterinary Medicine is a leader of innovation and excellence in our profession. With a focus on advancing animal and human health, our student-centered program develops career-ready veterinarians who live healthy, meaningful lives, serving their communities and the animals they treat.

Values

The College of Veterinary Medicine is guided by Arizona’s core values:

  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Exploration
  • Adaptation
  • Inclusion
  • Determination

We value an inclusive environment that fosters critical thinking and evidence-based training that helps students become natural problem-solvers and lifelong learners. We provide a transformational educational experience that fosters collaboration and creates a culture of discovery.
 

Campus & Culture

Student Support

Our program is built on the foundation of a whole-person approach to education. Students enjoy direct access to financial counselors, wellness professionals and learning specialists to assist with courses and combat the stress and burnout associated with the veterinary field.

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Engaged Community

Through intentional community building, we create an environment where all students feel valued and supported. We celebrate our students' various perspectives and experiences that help enrich our learning opportunities.

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Campus & Facilities

Tucked into the beautiful Santa Catalina Foothills, our Oro Valley campus serves as the primary facility during the program's first two years. Our clinical affiliate network provides further clinical, surgical and professional veterinary skills training. 

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Our Animals

Our teaching herds of horses, sheep and cows play an essential role in educating students on how to observe, monitor and provide excellent care to animals at every stage of life.  

Meet Our Teaching Herds

Our Faculty

Comprising a team of respected doctors and leading researchers, our faculty brings innovative thought leadership to the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Meet Our Team