About
South Carolina's Veterinary College
The Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
The Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Clemson University will be the first in South Carolina. Upon accreditation, the college will leverage the University’s existing animal health programs and infrastructure to create a veterinary medicine workforce to fill a statewide shortage of veterinarians.
The curriculum will be rigorous, but students' well-being will be prioritized throughout the four-year program. Students will be taught using a hybrid distributive model, allowing them to gain the skills necessary to become highly skilled veterinarians and a vast knowledge of job opportunities immediately upon receiving their doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM).
The Harvey S. Peeler Jr. CVM aims to serve the greater needs of the state of South Carolina by providing in-state students with the option to stay in their home state to pursue their DVM degree.
Our Mission, Goals and Values
The mission of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is to promote animal and human health in the state of SC through the education of the next generation of veterinary clinicians and scientists without incurring significant student debt. A top priority will be to produce graduates who are highly skilled and dedicated to the underserved communities of SC with an emphasis on farm animal, general practice and population medicine. To this end, the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. CVM will also contribute to cutting-edge veterinary research and science, continuing education, disease control, animal agriculture and engagement of the citizens of SC.
To meet this mission, the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. CVM has the following goals:
- To provide the No. 1 student experience in the nation with an outstanding, leading-edge postgraduate professional DVM educational program;
- To transform lives by providing subject-matter public health and veterinary expertise to the citizens of SC;
- To create a foundation of veterinary proficiency and scientific knowledge that will support rural and urban development and sustainability;
- To foster a welcoming environment of community that is a part of the Clemson culture to enhance and promote community, engagement, belonging and access for all.
The Harvey S. Peeler Jr. CVM's objectives will be rooted in Clemson University's values, listed below.
- Integrity: Be honest, trustworthy, responsible and ethical.
- Respect: Value the rights of others, their individual differences, beliefs and ideas. Actively listen and communicate. Seek to understand the challenges they face and be tolerant and forgiving.
- Diversity: Attract and retain students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds who come together as one inclusive Clemson family.
- Patriotism: Honor our military heritage and commitment to duty, service, leadership, tradition and civic responsibility.
- Excellence: Exceed expectations and continuously improve. Be creative and take appropriate risks. Learn from failure. Best is the standard.
Our Campus
As part of the process of opening South Carolina's veterinary college, pending accreditation, we are building a state-of-the-art campus situated within Clemson's Experimental Forest. Follow us on social media for updates regarding campus site updates, @ClemsonVetMed.
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Supporting the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine is a meaningful way to pay tribute to a beloved pet. Your gift highlights the bond shared with a faithful companion. Your generosity will meaningfully impact the next generation of pets by supporting initiatives to help make their lives longer and healthier.
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