There are 27 veterinary schools in the United States. Students spend 4 years in veterinary school studying basic and animal science. After completion of schooling, graduates can apply for internships at large referral centers. Upon completion of the internship, graduates may apply for a 2-3 year residency program in internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, exotic small animals, pathology, neurology, radiology, anesthesiology, or oncology.
Residency is required for certification by any specialty board.
Either test should be taken in the spring of the student's junior year. This is a complete list of American Vet Schools. Only one of these tests is necessary for admission, be sure to check which tests are required by the schools you wish to apply to. The MCAT is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to help admission committees predict which of their applicants will perform adequately in the medical school curriculum. The MCAT should be taken in the spring of your junior year.