How to get involved with Students for Veterinary Practices

On-campus speakers and networking events
IVPA member practices host students for summer internships, clinical rotations, or new graduate jobs - see section below for how to add your practice to this list!
Summer Student Rounds Program
Externship funding
Piloting this summer - entrepreneurship experience

Create a clinic profile if you’re open to hosting students by filling out this form.
- Include in your clinic profile any stipend or compensation you’re willing to provide to students coming to your clinic for an experience
Facilitate one Summer Student Rounds Session this summer:

Help establish a student rep/liaison program at your alma mater or nearest vet school: email Christie christie.donahue.dvm@gmail.com for more information.
Volunteer to speak/present to students at your nearest vet school (Michigan/Illinois only at this time): email Christie christie.donahue.dvm@gmail.com with a brief bio and topics you’re passionate about
Help develop student-facing content (i.e. videos, webpages, social media posts) about why they should choose independent:

$2500-3000 per year pays for a student liaison program at your alma mater or local vet school
$500-1000 can sponsor a student scholarship to complete an externship or internship with any IVPA member practice
$250-500 sponsors an event at a vet school (currently available for Michigan/Illinois)

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