• Do you love animals and science?

    Have you ever dreamed of becoming a veterinarian?

    Whether you are a middle school, high school, or college student, or even a “transitional” adult, Adventures in Veterinary Medicine has a session for you! If you’re bright and motivated, you’ll find no better introduction to a career in veterinary medicine.

    Find Out More

  • Do you love animals and science?

    Have you ever dreamed of becoming a veterinarian?

    Whether you are a middle school, high school, or college student, or even a “transitional” adult, Adventures in Veterinary Medicine has a session for you! If you’re bright and motivated, you’ll find no better introduction to a career in veterinary medicine.

    Find Out More

  • Do you love animals and science?

    Have you ever dreamed of becoming a veterinarian?

    Whether you are a middle school, high school, or college student, or even a “transitional” adult, Adventures in Veterinary Medicine has a session for you! If you’re bright and motivated, you’ll find no better introduction to a career in veterinary medicine.

    Find Out More

  • Do you love animals and science?

    Have you ever dreamed of becoming a veterinarian?

    Whether you are a middle school, high school, or college student, or even a “transitional” adult, Adventures in Veterinary Medicine has a session for you! If you’re bright and motivated, you’ll find no better introduction to a career in veterinary medicine.

    Find Out More
Pause Play

Adventures in Veterinary Medicine

Discover if the exciting career of veterinary medicine is right for you! Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM) is a fun and engaging career exploration program that will give you a deeper understanding of the veterinary profession and the demands of veterinary school.

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 nearly 30 years, AVM has inspired individuals who share a passion for veterinary medicine.

Now accepting applications for our 2020 sessions.

Select the program that is right for you

Middle School Program

Middle School Program
  • One-week day sessions offered in April, June, and July
  • Registration is first-come, first-served

High School Program

High School Program
  • Two-week sessions offered in June–August
  • Day and residential sessions available
  • Admission is competitive

College Program

College Program
  • One-week day sessions offered in June
  • Admission is competitive

Adult Program

Adult Program
  • One-week day session offered in May
  • Admission is competitive
Learn More
Learn More
Learn More
Learn More

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences and Opportunities

There’s more to being vet than you may know! Explore the wide variety of careers available within veterinary medicine and discover first-hand what attending veterinary school is really like. Sessions include lectures by Tufts faculty and vet students, fascinating laboratories and demonstrations, and hands-on activities with animals.

Spend Time at One of the Nation’s Finest Veterinary Schools

AVM is held on the beautiful campus of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, located about 45–60 minutes west of Boston in North Grafton, MA. Directions and a campus map are available online for your convenience.