Program Overview

DVM Program Overview

The DVM program at Texas Tech University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in veterinary medicine. The program is divided into four years, each with its own set of required and elective courses.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the DVM program is as follows:

Year 1

• Semester 1:
  • DVM 5220 Integrated Clinical Reasoning 1 (I) - 2 credits
  • DVM 5190 Intro to Research and Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine (I) - 1 credit
  • DVM 5200 Introduction to Animal Care & Industries (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 5310 Clinical and Professional Skills 1 (I) - 3 credits
  • DVM 5240 The Profession and Professionalism (I) - 2 credits
  • DVM 5251 Immunology (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 5271 Virology (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 5281 Animal Behavior and Welfare (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 5330 Veterinary Physiology 1 (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 5430 Veterinary Anatomy 1 (F) - 4 credits
  • Total: 23 credits
• Semester 2:
  • DVM 5100 Diagnostic Imaging 1 (I) - 1 credit
  • DVM 5231 Integrated Clinical Reasoning 2 (I) - 2 credits
  • DVM 5311 Clinical and Professional Skills 2 (I) - 3 credits
  • DVM 5191 Principles of Surgery (F) - 1 credit
  • DVM 5331 Veterinary Physiology 2 (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 5341 Pathologic Basis of Disease (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 5370 Microbiology (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 5380 Parasitology (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 5431 Veterinary Anatomy 2 (F) - 4 credits
  • Total: 23 credits

Year 2

• Semester 3:
  • DVM 6260 Animal Feeding and Nutrition (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 6261 Principles of Anesthesia (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 6285 Principles of Epidemiology (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 6310 Clinical and Professional Skills 3 (I) - 3 credits
  • DVM 6320 Integrated Clinical Reasoning 3 (I) - 3 credits
  • DVM 6340 Systemic Pathology (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 6350 Clinical Pathology (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 6380 Veterinary Pharmacology (F) - 3 credits
  • Total: 21 credits
• Semester 4:
  • DVM 6100 Diagnostic Imaging 2 (I) - 1 credit
  • DVM 6170 Principles of One Health (I) - 1 credit
  • DVM 6291 Food Animal Medicine & Surgery 1 (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 6231 Theriogenology 1 (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 6241 Public Health & Food Safety (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 6381 Small Animal Medicine & Surgery 1 (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 6283 Veterinary Toxicology (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 6301 Equine Medicine & Surgery 1 (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 6311 Clinical and Professional Skills 4 (I) - 3 credits
  • DVM 6321 Integrated Clinical Reasoning 4 (I) - 3 credits
  • Total: 22 credits

Year 3

• Summer Class:
  • DVM 7113 African Wildlife Medicine - 1 credit
  • Total: 1 credit
• Semester 5:
  • DVM 7130 Theriogenology 2 (F) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7140 Business Skills & Workforce Preparation (I) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7150 Small Animal Dentistry (F) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7160 Anesthesia and Analgesia Applications (F) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7191 Principles of Surgery 2* (F) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7220 Integrated Clinical Reasoning 5 (I) - 2 credits
  • DVM 7300 Equine Medicine & Surgery 2 (F) - 3 credits
  • DVM 7310 Clinical and Professional Skills 5 (I) - 3 credits
  • DVM 7480 Small Animal Medicine & Surgery 2 (F) - 4 credits
  • DVM 7392 Food Animal Medicine & Surgery 2 (F) - 3 credits
  • Choose 2 Electives - 2 credits
  • Total: 22 credits
• Semester 6:
  • DVM 7100 Diagnostic Imaging 3 (I) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7101 Equine Medicine & Surgery 3 (F) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7151 Regulatory Veterinary Medicine (I) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7161 Avian & Exotic Medicine & Surgery (F) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7171 Outbreak Investigation & Disaster Response (I) - 1 credit
  • DVM 7231 Therapeutics (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 7241 Production Advanced Health Management & Prevention Medicine (F) - 2 credits
  • DVM 7311 Clinical and Professional Skills 6 (I) - 3 credits
  • DVM 7321 Integrated Clinical Reasoning 6 (I) - 3 credits
  • DVM 7481 Small Animal Medicine & Surgery 3 (F) - 4 credits
  • Choose 2 Electives - 2 credits
  • Total: 21 credits

Year 4

• Required Courses:
  • DVM 8410 Small Animal Medicine and Surgery - 4 credits
  • DVM 8430 Food Animal Medicine and Surgery - 4 credits
  • DVM 8450 Equine Medicine and Surgery - 4 credits
  • DVM 8480 Diagnostic Medicine - 4 credits
  • DVM 8260 Clinical Assessment/Return Weeks/NAVLE - 2 credits
  • Total: 18 credits
• Elective Courses:
  • Rural Practice Elective - 4 credits
  • Primary Elective - 8 credits
  • Secondary Elective - 8 credits
  • Open Elective - 4 credits
  • Total: 24 credits

Total Credits

• Year 1: 46 credits
• Year 2: 43 credits
• Year 3: 43 credits
• Year 4: 45 credits
• Total: 177 credits

Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are available for each course listed in the curriculum.

RaiderVet New Graduate Competencies

The DVM program at Texas Tech University aims to produce graduates who possess the necessary competencies to succeed in the field of veterinary medicine. These competencies include:

• The ability to diagnose and manage a wide range of medical and surgical conditions in animals
• The ability to communicate effectively with clients and other professionals
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to stay current with the latest advances in veterinary medicine