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Most people suggest that you DO NOT try for an internship at the college that you completed vet school at. I've also heard a lot of debate over what is better private practice vs. university. I think they both have pros and cons - I think university internships are considered "more prestigious" and involve some teaching, possibly research, etc. I think that private practice internships seem like they'd give you a more well-rounded experience in that you'd be more likely to see the "real world" and business issues that are involved in practicing.
At KState I'd guess that about 10 grads out of 100 or so in the class of 2000 went on to do an internship. I have no idea of how that number compares to other schools. For small animals I know that the Animal Medical Center, in NYC is very popular as is Cornell University (also in NY - Ithaca). For equine I've heard KState, Georgia and Washington State. I haven't heard much about food animal internships/residencies.
If you are interested in more info about the specialties recognized by the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) check out this site: AVMA. There are contact names, and some have website links. Would recommend checking out the entire AVMA site there is some good stuff there. If you go under "care for pets" there is info about the profession including employment outlooks, links to vet schools etc.
- Cathy Lombardi (CathyJoy in the forum)
Many thanks to Cathy for sharing her time and knowledge about these programs. Cathy is a featured helper here in the Pre-Vet forum. Please stop by to say hi, learn more about a veterinary career, and ask questions.
The Pre-Vet forum is a career forum - for those considering a career with animals as well as those seeking information about a career change or additional schooling.
On a related note, another form of specialized education is called an externship. An externship is done while in vet school (usually the senior year), and the student selects a practice or educational institution to do further studies in an area of interest. Externships last a few weeks, typically 3 - 5 weeks.
Additional Resources:
Veterinary
Schools
Each school has information about any internship or residency programs they have to offer.
Veterinary
Internships and Residencies
Links to various veterinary externship, internship, and residency programs.
Information about the Veterinary Internship/Residency Matching Program
is also included.
Thanks for visiting - Janet, DVM
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of education, publications, projects, awards and work history. A curriculum
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