Buckle in for a bright future in veterinary health with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Health Industry (VHI) degree and a minor in Business! With small classes and labs taught in our state-of-the-art teaching facility in Ewing, VA, our BS in VHI program offers you a top-tier, high-quality veterinary school experience.
Built around key courses like Animal Nutrition, Business Ethics and Social Responsibility, and Animal A & P With Labs, this veterinary degree program combines your passion for caring for animals with the detailed and rewarding work of running a business. Our expert faculty, predominantly made up of instructors with doctorates of veterinary medicine, will guide you through in-depth lessons and training, while our ample opportunities for internships and research through the Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine will give you the chance to practice and perfect your skills.
We've designed our BS in VHI to not only empower you with the skills to apply for graduate school but also to achieve employment right away in the veterinary health field. If you're ready to take your first step toward a promising career, we encourage you to apply to our program. Secure your spot today!
Admission Requirements
LMU's undergraduate VHI program follows university-wide admissions policies. Learn about those requirements on our admission criteria page.
ACT/SAT testing is optional for this program. However, submitting your scores from those tests is highly encouraged.
How to Apply
For admission into the BS in VHI program, apply through the LMU Application Portal. Applications must be completed for entry into the program. We recommend completing your application during the summer prior to your last year of high school.
Career Outcomes
As the BS in VHI program also entails earning a minor in Business, it's an excellent field of study if you're interested in running your own veterinary practice. You'll be prepared to succeed in careers like:
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Animal Health Management
- Government Agencies
- National Organizations
Our graduates have even gone on to further study in the fields of business administration, marketing, finance and public health.
*Please note, the BS in VHI degree does NOT include the prerequisite coursework necessary to apply to veterinary school.
Contact Us
Want to learn more about our program or about studying veterinary health at LMU? Reach out anytime and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Frances Crumley
Recruitment and Student Success Coordinator
Undergraduate Programs, CVM
Phone: 423.869.6918
Email: frances.crumley@lmunet.edu