VETERINARY STUDENT INTERSHIP PROGRAM


The Heritage Vet Partners (HVP) Summer Internship Program is designed to offer veterinary students a rigorous and immersive 8-10 week learning experience centered on bovine production medicine. The program aims to advance the sustainability of agricultural-based veterinary practice by allowing participants to complete several 2-3 week rotations across multiple HVP practices. Through this structure, students gain exposure to multiple veterinary practices and mentorship and peer-networking opportunities.


General Qualifications

  • Minimum of two semesters of veterinary school completed.
  • Desire and intent to practice in a cattle-focused environment.
  • Ability to travel between June and July
  • Resume and letters of recommendation from one faculty and one veterinary professional.
  • Each student will prepare a case report based on something they were involved in during the program. The reports will be presented at a virtual case-rounds (mid-August) attended by HVP veterinarians.

Benefits

  • PAID opportunity (details provided with application)
  • Travel stipend provided
  • Dedicated support for case report preparation
  • Build and strengthen your professional and peer networks!

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Summer Internship FAQ

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  • What is the anticipated pay structure?
  • Is travel and housing provided?
  • What are the dates of the HVP Summer Internship Program?
  • Are international students eligible to apply?
What is the anticipated pay structure?

Students will be paid a competitive hourly wage (subject to standard payroll tax) and will likely log 400-500 hours throughout the program.

Is travel and housing provided?

All locations will have established housing which may vary between on-site, off-site, in-home with mentors, etc. A travel stipend (up to $1000 per student) will be available to help with additional transportation and meal expenses. 

What are the dates of the HVP Summer Internship Program?

Tentative dates for the program are June – July. Minor accommodations may be possible if there are personal conflicts (e.g. family events, weddings, etc).

Are international students eligible to apply?

at this time, participants must be enrolled in an AVMA-accredited veterinary school and be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

  • How many locations will each student visit?
  • How will students be matched with DVM Mentors?
  • What are the details of the Case Report presentation?
How many locations will each student visit?

The goal is for each student to visit at least 3-4 locations, in 2–3-week blocks. There may be slight adjustments depending on specific DVM availability.

How will students be matched with DVM Mentors?

The HVP Summer Internship Team will match students with mentors based on mutual learning objectives, skillset, and calendar availability. 

What are the details of the Case Report presentation?

Each student will prepare a case report based on something they were involved in during the program. The reports will be presented at a virtual case-rounds (mid-August) attended by Heritage veterinarians. Throughout the program, students will meet with members of the HVP Summer Internship team (and each other) to review case selection and preparation. Additional guidance will also be provided to any student who wishes to submit their case report at a campus or industry event (e.g. AABP Annual Conference). 


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