Veterinary medicine is the application of medical, diagnostic and therapeutic principles to companion, domestic, exotic, wildlife and production animals. Veterinary Science is vital to the study and protection of animal production practices, herd health and monitoring the spread of widespread disease. It requires the acquisition and application of scientific knowledge in multiple disciplines and uses technical skills towards disease prevention in both domestic and wild animals.

A Pre-Vet curriculum through the zoology department typically takes four years, though qualified students may apply for admission to vet school before completing their degree.

It is suggested to follow the zoology requirements in the WSU catalog, and you'll pick up most of the required courses en route! (Be aware tht there is no "pre-vet" major)

Different schools have slightly different requirements. Get information on specific schools so that you can match pre-requisites appropriately.

The AAVMC website has a lot of info on veterinary medicine. Another source is the book "Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements" available from the AAVMC.