Policy on References

Three required references:

• (2) Veterinarian (DVM's, non relatives)
• (1) Your choice (non relatives)

All references must be submitted electronically through VMCAS by October 1.  No more than three references please!   They must be able to attest to your work ethic and professionalism/character.  All three references can be veterinarians.

Veterinary References

• Must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). 
• Not required to be currently practicing
• Not required to have worked in a clinical setting with the DVM

 What is advised is that the evaluator knows you well enough to complete a recommendation on you and write a positive letter of reference in your favor.   

Veterinary References from a Committee

We do accept Veterinary References from committees.  The guidelines for submitting them are as follows:

1. The committee must contain at least one (1) DVM. 
2. A DVM must complete the evaluation
3. A DVM must sign the letter of recommendation

Please Note: We advise against sending more than the three (3) required references as the Admissions Committee will only review three (3) references.  Applicants are asked to submit their three (3) strongest references that meet our guidelines (2 DVM (non-relative), 1 non-relative).  If an applicant submits more than the three required, we randomly choose at least two (2) DVM references and a personal reference.  In this case, the Admissions Committee may not read what you may consider to be your strongest reference.