Small Animal Clinical Sciences
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
SMALL ANIMAL CLINICAL SCIENCES
Summary:
The veterinary technician internship program is a rotating internship for graduate veterinary technicians through the Small Animal Teaching Hospital. It is designed to offer the technician the opportunity to increase knowledge and gain practical experience in an educational environment.
Eligible candidates:
Only graduates of AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology programs will be considered. Graduates from non-USA schools may be considered on an individual basis. The internship is aimed at new graduates, but experienced technicians may be considered.
Application Process:
Candidates are required to submit an application with letter of interest, a minimum of two letters of reference, and college transcripts.
Numbers:
A maximum of 4 candidates per year will be selected.
Salary and Benefits:
The veterinary technician interns will be paid at an hourly rate, including overtime pay. Medical insurance is available to the intern, partially paid by the University. The interns live in the dormitory area in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Acceptance:
Upon acceptance into the veterinary technician internship program, the technician will receive a letter confirming the acceptance. The letter will include the terms of the agreement. The candidate should send a letter accepting the offer and terms of the internship. The candidate is expected to remain in the program for one year.
Evaluation:
The veterinary technician intern will be assigned a mentor for the duration of the internship. Evaluations will be completed after each rotation. The intern will be required to write case reports and give a minimum of two presentations within the year. The intern will be given feedback and evaluated as needed informally. Formal evaluations will be conducted each quarter.
Rotations:
There will be core rotations, as well as elective rotations. One veterinary technician intern will be on overnight at all times, including weekends and holidays. Rotations will last from 2-4 weeks.
Core rotations will include:
Afterhours Emergency/ICU
Day ICU
Day Emergency/Outpatient
Anesthesia
Radiology
Surgery
Medicine/Blood Bank
Oncology
Dermatology
Ophthalmology
Neurology
Elective rotations:
Core rotations
Avian/Exotics
Others (to be announced)
To apply:
- Download Application: application PDF application Word .doc
- Complete and Send to:
Janet Jones
University of Tennessee
College of Veterinary Medicine
Dept. SACS
C247 Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Knoxville, TN 37996
tel: (865)974-8387
fax: (865)974-5554
email: jjones19utk.edu