DVM
Education & Academia abbreviation · Degree
| Stands for | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
DVM stands for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, a degree abbreviation.
Four-year professional degree for veterinarians in the US and Canada, earned at schools accredited by the AVMA Council on Education after undergraduate prerequisites. Graduates must pass the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and meet state requirements to practice.
Example: Sarah Klein, DVM, treats small animals and exotic pets at the Riverside clinic.
Usage notes
Written D.V.M. The University of Pennsylvania awards the equivalent VMD instead. Veterinary school admission is highly competitive because there are far fewer US veterinary colleges than medical schools. Specialists such as veterinary surgeons and oncologists complete internships and residencies before board certification.
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