Adventures in Veterinary Medicine Program

Are you interested in Veterinary Medicine? Do you want to discover more about this exciting career? Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM) is a unique career exploration program designed to provide its participants further insight into the field of veterinary medicine and the many different and rewarding opportunities available within the profession.

Whether you are in middle school, high school, college or even a transitional adult, AVM has a session for you! Sessions for each group are designed to meet the educational and developmental level of the participants. If you are excited about 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. AVM will provide a thorough introduction for those with an interest in pursuing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.

As one of the most progressive and well-regarded veterinary schools in the country, Tufts University was the first to offer this type of educational programming. For over 20 years, the Adventures in Veterinary Medicine Program has inspired individuals who share a passion for veterinary medicine.

We are proud to be able to share the expertise of our University's faculty, staff and veterinary students with our AVM participants. During the program students will have the opportunity to attend a variety of lectures, demonstrations and presentations on various veterinary topics, participate in laboratories and also engage in some hands-on activities with animals. AVM will provide its participants with a deeper understanding of veterinary science. Students will get a realistic and comprehensive look at what attending veterinary school would really be like by spending time on the campus of one of the finest veterinary schools in the country. For those who attend, Adventures in Veterinary Medicine is an experience you simply cannot find anywhere else. Challenging, stimulating, informative, fun; it is all of these things and more!

The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University is located in North Grafton, MA, about 40 minutes west of Boston. Directions to our campus and a campus map are available online for your convenience.