Welcome! The Veterinary Summer Experience 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.  

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 9, 2008.
• Have completed tenth grade by June 9, 2008.
• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Be available for full time employment between June 9 – August 1, 2008.
• Have not previously participated in the Veterinary Summer Experience Program.

Click here to learn more about the 2008 Veterinary Summer Experience.

Application Deadline:
Postmarked by March 31, 2008

For additional information, please send us an email: vetsummer@utk.edu