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Students interested in a career in veterinary medicine should begin their preparation by doing well in general science and biology in junior high school. They need to take a strong science, math, and biology program in high school. Admission into veterinary medical school is competitive.

To be considered for admission to a college of veterinary medicine, a student must first complete undergraduate pre-veterinary medical coursework, which usually includes three to four years of college study, with specific course requirements established by the college. Typical requirements include basic language and communication skills, social sciences, humanities, mathematics, chemistry, and the biological and physical sciences.

A typical veterinary medical student spends about 4,000 hours in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical study. Before graduate veterinarians can engage in private clinical practice in any state, they must acquire a license issued by that state. A license is granted only to veterinarians who pass state-required examinations.

Continuing education is important, even after veterinarians have completed their college studies and acquired the appropriate licenses. New scientific knowledge and techniques are constantly being developed, and veterinarians must keep up to date by reading scientific journals and attending professional meetings and seminars.

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Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00am

5:00pm

Tuesday:

8:00am

5:00pm

Wednesday:

8:00am

12:00pm

Thursday:

8:00am

5:00pm

Friday:

8:00am

5:00pm

Saturday:

By Appt.

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Closed

Testimonials

Read What Our Clients Say

  • "I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Morton. He is the most caring veterinarian I’ve ever met. I appreciate how kind and caring he has been during the sicknesses of both Ninja and Chloe. I couldn’t ask for a better doctor."
    - Aleta Rutledge Pickett
  • "Thank you to Dr. Morton and his staff for caring for my Baxter. I can’t say enough good things about them! I am just so thankful that we have such a kind and caring veterinarian in Lynchburg!"
    - Laura Stratton Lawson
  • "First time seeing Dr. Bryant. He was very thorough with Abby's exam and very informative. I enjoyed the visit and will be bringing both my dogs here."
    - Carrie La Rocco Shulda