Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
Start at Suffolk and plan your pathway towards a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree through partnering institutions.
2 Years
(Associate)
2 Years
(Bachelor's)
4 Years
(Doctorate)
DVM Track
Step 1:Associate Degree

The first step in the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) track is to earn one of the following associate degrees at Suffolk:
Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Science - Biology A.S.
OR
Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Science - Chemistry A.S.
OR
Liberal Arts and Sciences:
General Studies A.A.
OR
Veterinary Science
Technology A.A.S.
Step 2:Bachelor's Degree
After earning a qualified associate degree at Suffolk, students may transfer to one of the following institutions for an additional two years to complete a bachelor's degree.




Students must complete the bachelor's program with a 3.4 GPA or higher.
Step 3:Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Once the bachelor's degree has been completed, students may transfer to St. George's University in Grenada to enter the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.

St. George's University boasts a 10-to-1 student-faculty ratio and 89% of their students have passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) over the past five years.
Did you know?
Suffolk County has 589 licensed veterinarians, yet there’s still a critical shortage—especially in large-animal care. Long Island vets earn about $168,000 a year, with top specialists making over $220,000.
Sources: NYS Licensed Veterinarian Stats (2025), NYS Veterinary Shortage Report