Summer VIP (Veterinary Intensive Program)
Application deadline: Friday, February 7, 2025, 8:00am Central
Are you a current college student aspiring to enter the veterinary profession? We invite you to apply for one of the ten seats in our week-long summer Veterinary Intensive Program. This program is designed to prepare prospective veterinary students and introduce participants to all aspects of the veterinary profession including private and corporate practice and industry work with a variety of species.
Cultivating a Collaborative and Empathetic Community
We emphasize the importance of shared understanding in veterinary medicine and we aim to foster an environment where student collaborate and empathize with each other.
Providing an Immersive Learning Experience
VIP offers participants hands-on learning, live animal demonstrations, panel-style discussions, clinical teachings, wet labs, and industry-related field trips. We provide a comprehensive view of veterinary medicine.
Preparation for Veterinary School
We equip students with the skills needed to be better prepared for the veterinary school application process. To achieve this, students will undergo mock interviews with clinicians and VMCAS literacy sessions.
Our summer program offers a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into the journey of becoming a successful veterinary professional.
Join us in this enriching experience that will prepare you for a career in veterinary medicine while fostering a balanced veterinary profession.
During the program, which takes place from May 18, 2025, to May 24, 2025, participants will spend a week on Auburn’s veterinary school campus gaining hands-on experience in both small and large animal medicine. They will also develop essential professional skills, receive guidance on completing the VMCAS application, and prepare for veterinary school interviews.
The program, coordinated by DVM student Starr Hutcherson, includes access to Auburn’s Bailey Small Animal and J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospitals. Additionally, participants will engage in both clinical and didactic learning similar to that of current veterinary students.
Meals and lodging will be provided for the duration of the program. Participants are responsible for arranging their transportation to and from Auburn University. To apply, please ensure all application materials are submitted by 8:00 a.m. Central on Friday, February 7, 2025. Application materials will be reviewed by members of the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine community, with invitations to participate sent out by early March 2025.
Application Requirements:
- Current Alabama or Kentucky resident
- College students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year, or recent college graduates.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale)
- Career interest in veterinary medicine
- Submission of unofficial college transcripts, résumé, personal/professional statement, a statement on resilience and professionalism, and one letter of recommendation from a college advisor, faculty mentor, or veterinarian.
Questions? Email admissions@vetmed.auburn.edu.
Auburn University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution.