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For Animals. For People. For South Carolina.
The College of Veterinary Medicine
Clemson University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will be the first in South Carolina. Upon accreditation, the College of Veterinary Medicine will leverage the University’s existing animal health programs and infrastructure to create a veterinary medicine workforce to fill a statewide shortage of veterinarians.
Our Mission, Goals and Values
The mission of the 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 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 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 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.
Future Plans
The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) releases an updated architectural drawing of the CVM buildings. These buildings will host South Carolina's new veterinary college, pending accreditation. Read more on Clemson News.
