Pre-DVM Program Opportunities

An intensive, five-week program to help disadvantaged students enhance their preparation for veterinary school. Course work, admissions workshops, case presentations and hands-on veterinary experience in the teaching hospital.
NOTE: This program is intended to be offered in person this summer (2022); however, this may change at any time due to the pandemic.
Age: Current or post-undergraduate students
Eligibility: 18 years or older; low-income or historically underrepresented backgrounds
Date(s) held: For summer 2022: If on campus, the dates will be June 24-July 29. If virtual, the program will be July 5-July 29.
Application: Opens January 18, 2022. Link will be available here. 

Veterinary educational sessions are offered as part of this 5-week residential program for high-achieving, underrepresented minority high school students.
Age: Grades 9-11
Eligibility: Current 9th grade students from low-income or historically underrepresented backgrounds, or students who will be the first in their family to attend college. Applicants must be from the greater Sacramento Region.
Date(s) held: Five weeks in July & August
Note: This program is being conducted virtually this summer

A four-week summer residential program for high achieving high school math and science students. Veterinary faculty teach a biomedical sciences course focused on several aspects of science and medicine with hands-on experiences. Participants also visit the veterinary hospital, anatomy laboratory, Sacramento Zoo, UC Davis Medical Center and other sites. Note: This program requires tuition.
Age: Grade 9-11
Eligibility: High achievement within the STEM field
Date(s) held: Summer
Application available: January
Note: Not offered summer 2022

This one-day event is for students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade to find out what being a veterinarian is all about! Students will learn how to interpret radiographs, learn about animal behavior and training, learn basic surgery knots, and get their questions answered by veterinary students, and more.
Age: Grade 6-8
Eligibility: Prior registration (online) is required.
Date(s) held: Annually in fall semester
Application available: Early fall semester
Note: This program is currently on hold

Through a partnership with Campus Recreation Youth Programs, we created this camp for those with a passion for animals. This week-long camp is for students entering fourth and fifth grade. Students will learn about veterinary medicine through hands-on activities, facility tours, and much more!
Age: Grade 4-5
Eligibility: Prior registration (online) and registration fee are required. Age requirement (students entering 4th or 5th grade) is strictly enforced.
Date(s) held: July 5-8, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29 2022
Application: TBD