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The free guide to vet school
A clear, practical guide to applying to UK vet school, written by a qualified vet. It covers choosing your schools, work experience, the personal statement, the SAQ stages and the interview, for UK and international applicants alike.
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Why trust this guide
It is written by Dr Rebecca, BVetMed MRCVS, a practising veterinary surgeon and Head of the Veterinary Programme at InvestIN. The advice is the same we give the students we work with one to one, not generic tips rehashed from elsewhere.
It is honest about how competitive the process is, and practical about what actually moves the needle, from the schools you choose to the reflection you draw out of your work experience. When you are ready for personal help, our one to one programme takes it further, and our bursary offers that support free to students who need it.
What is inside
Everything the application asks of you, in one place
The guide walks through each stage in order. You can also start reading any of these on the site right now, all free.
Choosing the right schools
How the twelve UK vet schools differ on entry requirements, fees and how they select, so you build a sensible list.
Compare the schools→Getting work experience
How much you need, the settings that count, and how to secure placements when they are hard to come by.
Read the work experience guide→The personal statement
How to write a statement that stands out under the new three question format for 2026 entry.
Read the personal statement guide→The SAQ and SJT stages
The written assessment stages several schools use, what they test, and how to prepare for them.
Read the SAQ and SJT guide→The interview
The MMI and panel formats, the themes behind the questions, and how to prepare with confidence.
Read the interview guide→Applying from overseas
Qualification equivalence, IELTS, international fees and the visa, for applicants outside the UK.
Read the international guide→Want this applied to your own application?
Book a free call with Dr Rebecca to talk through where you are and the plan to get you a place at vet school.