The cover of the January 2024 issue of the Seattle Times Pacific Northwest magazine, featuring a close up image of a hawk's face being held by a veterinarian wearing blue latex gloves.
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WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital featured in the Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine
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Explore Our Degree Programs

Undergraduate degree programs

Bachelors of Science degree programs in biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, microbiology, and neuroscience prepare our students to be leaders in human and animal science, health, and medicine.

Graduate degree programs

Rigorous educational training for tomorrow’s scientists in biomedical sciences, molecular biosciences, and neuroscience. Our graduate programs prepare you for a career in human and animal science, health, and medicine.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary students receive exceptional case-based and hands-on training with renowned faculty, an innovative education curriculum, and an unmatched network of academic support.

Research

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$42.3 million in research spending

Ranked 4th in total research expenditures among 33 veterinary colleges by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges. More than half is spent on infectious disease research.

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$31.1 million in research grant funding

From state, federal, and private funds.

Commercialization

1st in CDC research funding

Ranked 1st in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research funding among 33 veterinary colleges by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges.

Research Ranking

3rd in federal research funding

Ranked 3rd in total federal research funding among 33 veterinary colleges by the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges.

Outreach

Hospital & Diagnostic Laboratory

Hustle and bustle in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital lobby.

The leading veterinary referral center in Washington state and across the Pacific Northwest

Photo of staircase in WADDL lobby.

Protecting animal health, public health, and the nation’s food supply


Veterinary dental CE session

Veterinary Continuing Education

Small and large animal continuing education for veterinary professionals.

Next Spring Conference is March 22-24, 2024 – Weekend conference with large animal, small animal, and technician tracks.


College news

Featured event

Bustad Lecture 2024

March 22, 2024 | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Phyllis Erdman, PhD, author of “The Human Animal Bond: A Critical Element in Veterinary Education”

Pullman, Washington

Pullman is located in the Palouse region of the Inland Northwest, homelands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. The Palouse has one of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in the world. Rolling hills and wide-open skies give the region its distinctive appeal.

Residents enjoy outdoor activities and the benefits of small town living with the cultural richness of bigger city life.

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