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Veterinary Medicine Program

The veterinary medicine program at Western University of Health Sciences prepares students for a career as a professional veterinarian. The main focus of the program is healthcare management of animals, as well as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention and management of infectious disease transmitted from animals to humans. Program courses include: veterinary basic sciences and clinical medicine, diagnostic procedures, obstetrics, radiology, anesthesiology, toxicology, animal health and preventative medicine, clinical nutrition, practice management, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer veterinary medicine program.

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Western University of Health Sciences

663 N. Euclid Street, Anaheim, CA

Located in Pomona, California, Western University of Health Sciences is a nonprofit private graduate level school. The enrollment at this school is about 2,900 students per year. Western University of Health Sciences is a greatly respected health sciences school and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

Western University of Health Sciences operates a number of specialty schools that manage the various programs, curriculums, research facilities, and more. Listed below are the specialty schools along with their estimated annual tuition:

  • Dental School (Tuition: $58,000/year)
  • Optometry School (Tuition: $30,000/year)
  • Osteopathic Medical School (Tuition: $48,000/year)
  • Pharmacy School (Tuition: $43,000/year)
  • Podiatry School (Tuition: $31,000/year)
  • Veterinary School (Tuition: $44,000/year)

Annual tuition costs for graduate students is estimated to be close to $21,000.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Physician Assistant
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nursing

Students may visit the school's website at westernu.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Veterinary Medicine Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Western University of Health Sciences offers a doctorate degree program in veterinary medicine.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male23
Female80

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian12
Black6
Hispanic22
White48
Multiple Races8
Non Resident Alien2
Unknown5

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Veterinary Medicine program at Western University of Health Sciences, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Veterinarians

Description

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, veterinarians employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.9% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give you an idea of the candidates Western University of Health Sciences accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Western University of Health Sciences may provide services like:

  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Employment search assistance