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Welcome to Adventures in Veterinary Medicine

What does it take to be a veterinarian? Come to Adventures in Veterinary Medicine, and discover if this exciting career is right for you!

Adventures in Veterinary Medicine is a unique career exploration program for adults, college students, high school students, and middle school students. If you are excited by science, enjoy working with animals, and would like to find out more about what it takes to be a veterinarian, then this program is right for you. At AVM, you will get a clear picture of what it will take for you to obtain a DVM degree, and what you can do with that degree.

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"I would absolutely recommend the AVM program. It's like an internship that shows you what you'll be exposed to. You have a chance to learn firsthand from students' experiences at vet school."
Christine Powers, AVM alumnus, adult session, Waltham, MA

During the program, you will have lectures from the clinical faculty, engage in hands-on activities with animals, and will be assigned to clinical rotations where you can shadow 4th year vet students in the hospital. AVM will give you a realistic, comprehensive look at what attending veterinary school would be like, and provide you with the knowledge of the many roles that veterinarians can have.

By spending time on the campus of one of the finest veterinary schools in the country, students get first-hand experience of what it is like to attend vet school and what it takes to become a veterinarian. No matter how old you are, or what your interest, we have a session designed to meet your educational and developmental level. AVM will challenge and stimulate you in innovative, fun, and exciting ways.

Adventures in Veterinary Medicine brochure!*

Which session are you interested in?

We began accepting applications for the 2008 programs on November 1, 2007. We will continue to accept applications until our sessions are full. Dates and tuition rates are now available.

  • Middle School Students: One-week sessions are offered in April and June. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Day programs only, no housing available.
    MIDDLE SCHOOL SESSIONS ARE NOW FULL.

  • High School Students: High school sessions are now full.Two-week sessions are offered in July and August. Admission is competitive. Both day programs and residential programs are offered.

  • College Students: One-week sessions are offered in June. Admission is competitive. Day programs only; ask about local housing options. CLICK HERE TO APPLY .

  • Adults: A one week session is offered in May. Admission is competitive. Day programs only; ask about local housing options. CLICK HERE TO APPLY .

The Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine is located in North Grafton, Massachusetts, about 40 minutes west of Boston.

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