What a great post with a lot of information! Thank you to everyone who responded.
I have an additional question for
@Lab Vet , do you have a link(s) you could possibly share for the non-VIRMP internships offered in LAM that you mentioned? I am having a hard time finding information on them, particularly the one offered at TUFTS. Thank you!
Hi there:
@KCgophervet is correct. Not every training program offered is 'ACLAM accredited,' nor does every program accept applicants every year, nor does every program participate in the VIRMP match. See below for information from ASLAP (American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners) for information pertaining to the
Tufts internship:
Tufts University. Don't be fooled by the 'current residencies' subdirectory in the web address. Read the actual description and you'll see that this program is an internship- not a residency. See text description of the Tufts program from a file I had saved listed below:
Laboratory Animal Surgery and Medicine Veterinary Internship at Tufts University
The Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM) has an opening for a one-year veterinary internship in laboratory animal surgery and medicine at the Tufts University Health Sciences Campus/Tufts Medical Center, located in downtown Boston. We are seeking an enthusiastic veterinary graduate with an interest in laboratory animal medicine, a
very strong interest in surgery, and excellent interpersonal skills. The internship will provide a solid foundation in laboratory animal medicine that will assist the candidate with obtaining a residency position or employment in the field. The intern will primarily support our Surgical and Interventional Research Laboratories (SIRL) facility. SIRL is a full-service surgical testing and training facility used by industry and academia for preclinical medical devices and diagnostic testing, specializing in prototype studies, new surgical techniques, product evaluation, comparative testing and physician training and demonstration.
The intern will also participate in other DLAM services, including the Animal Health Service, Comparative Pathology Services, and Animal Husbandry Service. The intern will have significant training and supervision initially and then will be expected to function autonomously with a senior veterinarian available for consultation. In addition, the intern will be required to present and attend seminars during the course of the year.
Tufts University/Tufts Medical Center is an AAALAC-accredited program with 4 veterinarians (including 2 ACLAM diplomates, 1 SRS veterinary surgeon, and 1 ACVP diplomate) who provide care for diverse species in a wide range of research fields. The candidate should possess a veterinary degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school and licensure to practice in one state within the US. The expected salary will be ~$47,500 with full benefits and financial support to attend a national or regional conference. The term of the internship is 1-year.
The internship is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who has an interest in a career in laboratory animal medicine and surgery. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, CV, veterinary transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable), and 3 letters of recommendation to:
Corinna Beale, DVM, SRS
Assistant Director, Surgical and Interventional Research Laboratories (SIRL)
Staff Veterinarian, Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM)
Tufts Medical Center / Tufts University
T 617-636-4148
F 617-636-8354
[email protected] (Emailing Applications is preferred)
Completed applications will be reviewed April 2nd XXXX. The start date will be no later than July 9th XXXX and can be as early as May 1st. The anticipated end date will be the end of June XXXX, regardless of the start date.
For further information, please feel free to contact Dr. Beale at (617) 636-4148 or via e-mail at <
[email protected]>.
Please note—we are unable to offer any assistance with housing in the Boston area.
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as well as an internship at the University of Colorado at Denver:
. Ditto re: the comment 'residency subdirectory' listed above. Read the entry. This is an internship, not a residency.
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Although I don't see a current listing for the internship based at the
University of Mississippi Medical Center, text from a file I had saved is listed below. I'm not certain if contact information for this program is current, but it's worth a try:
"The Center for Comparative Research at University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) announces the search for a Clinical Veterinary Intern in laboratory animal medicine. The Clinical Veterinary Intern position is a one-year training experience providing clinical, research, and institutional service to the Center for Comparative Research and the institutional animal research mission.
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is located in Jackson, MS, and serves as the health sciences campus of the University of Mississippi. UMMC is the leading biomedical research center for the State of Mississippi. Inhabiting approximately 50,000 ft2 of centrally administered laboratory animal space, the animal care and use program is AAALAC accredited with research projects utilizing a wide variety of species, predominantly including genetically-engineered mice & rats, but also including programs with swine, nonhuman primates, rabbits, fish, frogs, & chinchillas. Major research projects and protocols at UMMC involving animals are generally categorized as studies investigating hypertension and cardiovascular dynamics, obesity and related diseases, chemical dependency, depression, ocular microbiology, neuroanatomy, and cancer immunology and treatment.
The position is designed to provide a robust experience in laboratory animal medicine and enhance the Intern’s candidacy for a Laboratory Animal Residency program. After an initial orientation period, the successful candidate would be expected to be responsible for coordinating the veterinary technical team in the conduct of daily rounds to assess and implement appropriate diagnostic and clinical treatments for clinical cases, including some weekend and holidays. In conjunction with the assistant director and director, the Intern will assume management of the health surveillance program covering rodents and USDA covered species. The intern will help develop skills to assist UMMC research scientists with model development including protocol development, literature searches, and training for technical expertise for researchers and IACUC members. Additionally the Intern will assist in research support for the surgical program and anesthetic cases, including drug regime, delivery, and monitoring, patient preparation, surgical support and assistance, and post-operative care. This position provides the Intern the opportunity to serve as an ad hoc member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, developing skills necessary for the creation and review of animal care and use protocols. The Intern will provide mentoring and assign tasks for veterinary and veterinary technician students participating in externships through Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine on the UMMC campus.
Jackson, MS, is the capital and the largest city in the state. The Jackson greater metropolitan has a census of approximately 600,000. The city was ranked third as the best "Bang For Your Buck" among the United States' 100 largest metro areas, according to Forbes magazine. A variety of housing is available within walking distance of the UMMC campus. The current slogan for the city is "Jackson, Mississippi: City with Soul” due to its world-class blues and jazz heritage. The city has served as host to the worldwide International Ballet Competition since 1979 and supports a growing award winning filmmaking industry. Within a three to four hour drive, one can experience the white sand beaches of the Gulf coast, the mountains of the Lookout Mountain ridge, and the charm of New Orleans and Memphis. A variety of outdoor activates available include hiking in the many Mississippi state parks or watersports at the Barnett Reservoir or the waterways of the Pearl and Pascagoula Rivers.
The ideal candidate should possess a DVM or VMD degree from a US accredited veterinary school or have successfully completed ECFVG certification program and be qualified to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state. Recent veterinary graduates with an interest in laboratory animal medicine are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants should contact Andrew Grady or Linda Fulton at 601-984-1385."
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Some of these programs may not actively recruit until after the Match results are decided. Be on the lookout- search the actual HR webpages of the institutions listed for application information. Some may have very tight timelines (i.e. only open for 1-2 weeks). These programs will recruit independently- not via the Match.
Hope this is helpful. Feel free to reach out with any additional questions. Best of success to all this application season!
. That said, I'm involved in student clubs and have showed leadership skills in other ways (gave presentations at the pre-vet club at my undergrad talking about vet school life and gave advice on how to be competitive). Will the lack of holding a student officer position hurt my virmp application in the future?
