Info for Counselors
Dear Counselor:
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is currently accepting applications for the 2009 Veterinary Summer Experience Program. Since its establishment in 1993, this program has been successful, in large part, due to the efforts of veterinarians and school counselors who help us identify potential applicants. Your assistance is especially needed as we wish to recruit students from various ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds.
The program seeks to provide worthwhile opportunities for students interested in veterinary medicine while simultaneously generating a pool of potential veterinary students. To this end, the program has been designed to provide valuable educational experiences and acquaint students with all facets of our exciting profession. Students will work in local veterinary practices for seven weeks and then spend one week in Knoxville as guests of the veterinary college. While here, they will be involved in various educational programs including lectures, laboratories, and clinical rotations. Students will be employees of The University of Tennessee and will receive compensation.
To qualify, a student must:
- Be a legal resident of the State of Tennessee and enrolled in a Tennessee high school
- Be at least sixteen years of age by June 8, 2009.
- Have completed tenth grade by June 8, 2009.
- Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
- Be available for full time employment between June 8 - July 31, 2009.
- Have not previously participated in the Veterinary Summer Experience Program.
All applicants must submit a completed application, an essay, an official transcript, and three reference letters. For consideration, completed application packets must be postmarked by March 31, 2009. The program will take place June 8 - July 31, 2009. Further information and application materials may be obtained on our web site at www.vet.utk.edu/summerexperience.
Please do not hesitate to contact us via email if you have additional questions or concerns.
Email us at: vetsummer@utk.edu