Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), founded in 1982, is a university offering the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. As of 2014, RUSVM began offering Master of Science and PhD degrees in public health, global animal health, conservation medicine, and other research areas supported by the school. The school is located in St. Kitts. Administrative offices are located in Downers Grove, Illinois. RUSVM is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.
RUSVM students come from all over the world, with most being citizens or permanent residents of the United States,[1] who are eligible to apply for financial assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act.[2] As of 2019, RUSVM has graduated more than 5,500 veterinarians. RUSVM enrolls students three times per year: September, January and May. RUSVM is owned by Adtalem Global Education.
History
RUSVM was founded in 1982 by entrepreneur Robert Ross, who also founded a separate institution, Ross University School of Medicine