A veterinary school is a classroom space for higher education where students train to become veterinarians or teachers of veterinary science. Training is similar to that of a medical school, with an emphasis on animals instead of humans.

The training concerns animals rather than human patients. Preparation to teach veterinary science is included alongside preparation for veterinary practice.

The use identifies higher-education teaching space. An animal clinic without that teaching function does not become a veterinary school simply by providing treatment.