ORANGE PARK – The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine at Orange Park (LMU-OPCVM) has reached a significant milestone on the path to full accreditation, receiving a Letter of …
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ORANGE PARK – The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine at Orange Park (LMU-OPCVM) has reached a significant milestone on the path to full accreditation, receiving a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE). This status clears the way for the inaugural cohort to begin in June 2026.
The AVMA-COE's Letter of Reasonable Assurance, granted on August 28, affirms that LMU-OPCVM is expected to meet the accreditation standards and allows the College to begin accepting applications.
"This achievement reflects the dedication of our faculty, staff and partners who share our vision for a veterinary program that blends academic excellence with real-world impact," said Dr. Kim Carney, Dean of LMU-OPCVM. "We are excited to start accepting applications for our first class and bringing our vision to reality."
Located at 335 Crossing Blvd. off Wells Road, LMU-OPCVM is designed to meet the evolving needs of the veterinary profession through a curriculum focused on collaboration, early clinical exposure and professional development. From its first semester of the three-year, year-round program, students participate in interactive, team-based learning while developing core clinical skills that are reinforced throughout their education.
The curriculum integrates professional skills, including communication, leadership, clinical reasoning and research literacy, with training in wellness and resilience, preparing graduates to thrive in every dimension of the modern veterinary profession. In their third year, students enter a distributive clinical model, gaining experience at partner veterinary practices and organizations across the region.
The Orange Park campus provides access to urban resources, outdoor recreation, and a growing network of clinical and community partnerships, including the Jacksonville Humane Society and Clay County Animal Services. These relationships support LMU-OPCVM's mission to provide a real-world, community-based veterinary education grounded in service and impact.
Prospective students can learn more and apply at OPVetMed.LMUnet.edu.
