The Utah State University (USU) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree curriculum
aims to train thriving day-one mixed animal veterinarians with the professional,
foundational, and applied competencies to serve urban and rural communities in Utah
and beyond. The DVM degree curriculum will engage the veterinary community
throughout Utah and the broader Intermountain Region through an integrated,
competency-based approach.
Courses will offer students intensive training on the competencies expected of day-one
veterinary general practitioners. The curriculum is being designed to align with the needs
of stakeholders and competencies defined by the American Veterinary Medical
Association, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges