Welcome Pre-Vet Community

Join Health Professions Advising for the one-week-long annual Summer Pre-Vet Bootcamp! Join us Monday, August 12th - Friday, August 16th from 4pm - 5:30pm for a mix of in-person and Zoom sessions. Bootcamp will be hosted by Kimberly and Christian, HPA Pre-Vet Advisors and current vet students at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine! Sessions will be a mix of presentations from HPA advisors, guest speakers, panels, and more.

Bootcamp is open to all UC Davis students and alumni for free. Attending every session is not mandatory, come when you’re available! Zoom links and locations will be sent to registered attendees.

Register for the 2024 Pre-Vet Bootcamp today.

*Zoom Link sent via email to registered attendees and avaialble at end of registration form.
**Separate registration for Suturing session TBD.

2024 Pre-Vet Bootcamp Schedule
  • Monday, August 12th - Zoom
  • Pre-Vet 101 
    New to the pre-veterinary path? Just need a refresher on all the things needed for veterinary school? Two veterinary students will be covering the pre-veterinary journey including requirements, timeline, and resources available to UC Davis students.
  • Tuesday, August 13th - Zoom
  • California Vet School Admissions Panel
    Need help creating your school list? Want to know what admissions officers look for in an applicant? Join us to hear from admissions officers from various California Veterinary Medicine schools.  
  • Wednesday, August 14th -Zoom
  • Vet Student Panel
    Choosing a veterinary school can be overwhelming and confusing. Learn more from current veterinary students about what to look for in veterinary programs including location and curriculum.
  • Thursday, August 15th - Zoom
  • Careers in Vet Med Panel
    There are a variety of career options in Veterinary Medicine such as research, public health, and private practice. Join us to hear from a few Veterinarians working in different careers.
  • Friday, August 16th - Zoom
  • Out-of-State Vet School Admissions Panel
    Need help creating your school list? Want to know what admissions officers look for in an applicant? Join us to hear from admissions officers from various out-of-state Veterinary Medicine schools.  
  • TBD - In Person
  • Suturing 101
    Suturing is an important skill in Veterinary Medicine. Join us to learn suturing or build on your existing suturing skills.