Frequently Asked Questions
I am a current high school senior, am I eligible to participate in the Veterinary Summer Experience Program?
Yes.
I have another activity (vacation, camp, etc.) scheduled during the 8 weeks of the Veterinary Summer Experience Program, am I still eligible to participate?
No. Participants must commit to work 40 hours per week during each week of the program. Students who cannot fulfill the requirement due to other obligations should not apply. Exceptions will be made for students needing to attend freshman orientation programs.
Is there a cost to participate in the Veterinary Summer Experience Program?
No. Students selected to participate in the Veterinary Summer Experience Program will receive a stipend for their participation. Students will receive approximately four biweekly direct deposit payments. The rate of compensation will be $7.25 per hour.
What are the room and board arrangements for program participants?
During the first seven weeks of the program, participants will live at home. During the last week of the program, students will come to Knoxville as guests of the College of Veterinary Medicine. During this week, they will live in University housing and eat in a University dining hall. Room and board will be provided at no cost to the student.
I already work with a veterinarian, am I still required to list three potential internship sites?
If veterinarian(s) where you currently work will agree to serve as your internship host(s), you can list only the name of the veterinarian(s) and clinic where you work. If that arrangement cannot be completed, you will be asked to help identify alternative internship sites.
How many students will be selected to participate in this year's Veterinary Summer Experience Program?
We will select ten (10) program participants. Last year we received over seven applications for each available slot.
When will applicants be notified of their status?
All applicants will be notified via email on or before May 4, 2009.
Should I call the Office of Diversity regarding the program or my application status?
Due to the number of applications we receive, the Office of Diversity cannot answer individual phone calls regarding the program or applicant status. An email account (vetsummer@utk.edu) has been established to allow you to communicate with program staff. All emails will receive a timely response.