Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

What Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine does

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (Ross Vet / RUSVM) is a private for-profit veterinary school founded in 1982 and headquartered in Basseterre, St. Kitts, with US administrative offices in North Brunswick, New Jersey. The institution is a wholly owned subsidiary of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), which acquired the school (then under DeVry Education Group) in 2010. Ross Vet's core offering is an AVMA Council on Education-accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program delivered as a 3.25-year accelerated curriculum with preclinical studies on the St. Kitts campus and clinical rotations at 34 affiliated sites across 6 countries. Total enrollment was 952 students across DVM, Vet Prep, and graduate programs in 2024-25, with three annual intake dates (January, May, September) and 2025 DVM tuition and fees of $245,250 covering preclinical and clinical training, health insurance, books, supplies, and student visa processing.

Beyond the core DVM program, Ross Vet operates an AAHA-accredited on-campus teaching hospital and four specialized research centers focused on One Health (zoonoses and tropical veterinary medicine, integrative mammalian research, conservation medicine and ecosystem health, and veterinary education innovation). The graduate portfolio includes MSc by Research, PhD by Research, MSc in One Health, and a Graduate Certificate in One Health, plus an integrated DVM/MSc dual degree. A 2024 AI Certificate Program developed in partnership with Google Cloud adds a credentialing layer to the DVM curriculum.

The business model is tuition-driven: recurring per-student tuition and fees administered through direct applications via a proprietary portal (vetcommunity.rossu.edu) and the centralized VMCAS application service, supplemented by federal financial aid flows, Vet Prep fees, and clinical services revenue. Distribution and marketing rely on a multi-channel mix including content marketing, virtual events (e.g., "Dinner with a DVM" dinners in Vancouver, Montreal, Costa Mesa, Austin), social media, campus presentations, articulation partnerships (notably Bishop's University in Canada), and VMCAS. Outcome metrics are central to positioning: an 89% NAVLE pass rate for 2024-25 graduates, the #1 ranking in postgraduate internship and residency matches in 2024, and a status as the largest provider of DVM graduates among US veterinary schools in 2024. Nearly 8,000 alumni practice across all 50 US states, Canada, and internationally.

Name

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Legal name

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Website

https://veterinary.rossu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ross Vet is a private, AVMA-accredited veterinary school in St. Kitts offering an accelerated 3.25-year DVM program, graduate research degrees, and clinical rotations across six countries to roughly 952 students annually. It is a subsidiary of Adtalem Global Education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Medicine Universities (EDAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Veterinary medical education
• DVM degree programs
• Graduate research programs
• Clinical veterinary training
• One Health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Basseterre

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. DVM Program Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition and fees for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree program. The 2025 tuition and fees total $245,250 covering preclinical and clinical training, health insurance, books, supplies, and student visa processing fees.
2. Graduate Program Tuition: Revenue from graduate programs including MSc by Research, PhD by Research, MSc in One Health, and Graduate Certificate in One Health.
3. Vet Prep Program: Alternative pathway program for students requiring additional academic preparation before entering the DVM program.
4. Financial Aid Programs: Federal financial aid including grants and loans administered to eligible students, supporting tuition payment flow.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine delivers an AVMA Council on Education accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree through a 3.25-year accelerated program combining island-based preclinical training in St. Kitts with clinical rotations across 34 affiliated sites in 6 countries. The institution also offers a Vet Prep preparatory pathway, a dual DVM/MSc degree, graduate research degrees (MSc by Research, PhD by Research, MSc in One Health) and a Graduate Certificate in One Health, supported by an AAHA-accredited on-campus teaching hospital and four dedicated research centers.

Product overview

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine operates as a veterinary education institution offering a platform of academic programs centered around its AVMA-accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree as the core product. The institution provides multiple pathways including the Vet Prep Program for students needing additional preparation, and the DVM MSc Dual Degree for integrated graduate research. Graduate-level offerings include MSc by Research, PhD by Research, MSc in One Health, and Graduate Certificate in One Health. The institution operates an AAHA-accredited veterinary clinic for clinical training and operates four specialized research centers focused on One Health, integrative mammalian research, conservation medicine, and veterinary education innovation. A recent addition includes an AI Certificate Program in partnership with Google Cloud. The programs integrate preclinical training on the St. Kitts campus with clinical rotations at 34 affiliated locations across multiple countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program AVMA Council on Education accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree delivered through a 3.25-year accelerated curriculum. Combines preclinical training on the St. Kitts campus with clinical rotations at 34 affiliated sites across 6 countries; graduates are eligible to sit the NAVLE for licensure across all US states and Canada.
• Vet Prep Program Alternate-pathway preparatory program for prospective DVM students who require additional academic preparation before matriculating into the DVM program.
• DVM MSc Dual Degree Integrated dual-degree program combining the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with an MSc by Research, completed in approximately 11 semesters to provide combined clinical and research credentials.
• MSc by Research Postgraduate research degree providing cutting-edge research training for careers in veterinary research, academia, industry, or research institutions.
• PhD by Research Doctoral research degree preparing graduates for careers at the forefront of veterinary research in academia, industry, or business.
• MSc in One Health Graduate program advancing understanding of the interconnection between animal welfare, human health, and ecosystem sustainability under the One Health initiative.
• Graduate Certificate in One Health Graduate certificate program within One Health Programs providing specialized knowledge of the interconnection between humans, animals, and the planet.
• Ross University Veterinary Clinic AAHA-accredited on-campus teaching hospital providing medical and surgical services for small animals while functioning as a clinical training environment for DVM students.
• AI Certificate Program with Google Cloud Practical AI training program, offered in partnership with Google Cloud, teaching veterinary students how AI tools are applied to learning and problem solving in veterinary medicine.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% NAVLE pass rate (2024-2025), exceeding AVMA's 80% benchmark requirement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Bishop's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2022Partnership connecting qualified Bishop's University undergraduate students with direct admission and scholarships to Ross Vet, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, and Ross University School of Medicine. Aims to address veterinarian and physician shortages in Canada.
• RedRoverminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2022RedRover, a national animal welfare nonprofit, partnered with Adtalem Global Education Foundation to expand domestic violence awareness efforts. The $91,380 grant supports outreach and training programs to the veterinary community, including Ross Vet alumni, on 'The Link' between human and animal violence.
• Greater Good CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2022Partner with RedRover on the 'Don't Forget the Pets' project, which focuses on helping domestic violence shelters create pet housing programs. Greater Good Charities provides collaborative support for the initiative.
• Adtalem Global EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2022Ross Vet is an institution of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), which also operates American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, and Walden University. Adtalem provides strategic direction and support across its institutions.
• Banfield Pet HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanfield Pet Hospital offers the NextVET internship program, allowing students to shadow different positions that support animal care and participate in group sessions offering insight into different facets of the veterinary industry.
• Seneca Park ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeneca Park Zoo offers the AAB Pre-Veterinary internship, a four-week paid opportunity that sharpens research skills and teaches preventative care for zoo animals including primates, reptiles, marine mammals, and elephants.
• Google CloudmoderateTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to offer AI certificates for future veterinarians, exploring how AI tools are applied to learning and problem solving in veterinary medicine.
• AAVMCmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerRoss Vet partners with the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges through participation in VMCAS application service, externship locator, and professional development events.
• AVMAmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerThe DVM program is accredited by AVMA Council on Education. Ross Vet participates in AVMA events and continuing education opportunities for students and alumni.
• Basseterre Animal Rescue Center (BARC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal St. Kitts animal shelter partnership providing students opportunities to gain veterinary experience during preclinical studies through community engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine: Top-ranked U.S. veterinary school with extensive research portfolio, hospital, and specialty training. Competes with Ross Vet for high-quality applicants and represents the gold standard in postgraduate match outcomes.
• UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine: Largest U.S. veterinary school by enrollment, AVMA-accredited, with extensive teaching hospital and One Health research. Direct competitor for California and Western U.S. applicants; benchmark for scale and research.
• University of Pennsylvania – School of Veterinary Medicine: Elite U.S. veterinary school with large hospital system and research funding. Comparable in offering AVMA-accredited DVM and specialty training; competes for the same applicant pool at the top end.
• Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Major U.S. veterinary school with strong research, specialty referral hospital, and AVMA accreditation. Comparable in NAVLE outcomes and postgraduate match performance.
• North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Leading U.S. AVMA-accredited veterinary school with substantial research funding and a major teaching hospital. Competes directly with Ross Vet for top U.S. applicants and clinical placement.
• Tufts University – Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine: One of the leading U.S. nonprofit veterinary schools, AVMA-accredited, with strong research output and clinical specialty training. Comparable as a direct competitor for top U.S. applicants and as an outcome benchmark for NAVLE/specialty placement.

Direct peers

• Lincoln Memorial University – College of Veterinary Medicine: Relatively new AVMA-accredited veterinary school with accelerated and distributed clinical models. Comparable as a recent-entrant DVM competitor targeting similar applicant segments.
• Western University of Health Sciences – College of Veterinary Medicine: U.S.-based, AVMA-accredited veterinary school using a problem-based learning curriculum and accelerated pathways. Competes for applicants seeking non-traditional vet education models.
• St. George's University: Caribbean-based (Grenada), AVMA-accredited veterinary school with an accelerated DVM program and international student base. Operates a similar offshore, multi-start-date model targeting U.S. and Canadian licensure — the closest structural analog to Ross Vet.

Others

• Chamberlain University (Adtalem sister institution): Adtalem-owned nursing and health-professions school (NYSE: ATGE). Comparable as a fellow Adtalem healthcare-education asset with shared infrastructure, lead funnels, and corporate services relevant to back-office synergies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RossVetSchool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RossVetSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/RossVetSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ross-university-school-of-veterinary-medicine
• Instagraminstagram.com/rossvetschool

Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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