Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine



Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a leading healthcare educator headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1982, RUSVM is committed to preparing students to become members and leaders of the worldwide public and professional healthcare team and to advance human, animal and ecosystem health (One Health Initiative) through research and knowledge exchange. RUSVM has focused research programs with an emphasis on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine’s postgraduate Masters’, Ph.D., and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs are accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board. The DVM holds accredited status from the American Veterinary Medical Association (www.avma.org). The Ross Veterinary Clinic is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (www.aahanet.org).

The mission of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine is to provide the best learning environment to prepare students to become members and leaders of the worldwide public and professional healthcare team, advancing human and animal health (One Health) through research and knowledge exchange.