Students who are interested in veterinary medicine should identify a local veterinarian to observe. This can sometimes lead to part-time employment. Such experience is required criteria for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Ohio State University. Usually this experience is better gained in the student's home community. Veterinary College Admission Test, Graduate Record Examination or Medical College Admission Test.
Veterinary schools specify which test results are accepted.
Each of these tests is given at least twice a year and is normally taken in the year students are applying for admission. Nearly all of the 27 colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States are state supported or state assisted giving first preference to in-state residents. Therefore Ohio residents have a better chance of attending the Ohio State University. Students who are not legal Ohio residents should explore admission requirements for whichever veterinary school they choose to attend. In addition details regarding undergraduate pre-veterinary programs should be examined.