Internship - Shelter Medicine
UF Shelter Medicine Internship
University of Florida Veterinary Medicine
The goal of this internship is to produce a skilled practitioner well-equipped for a leadership position in a shelter practice or to be competitive for a residency program in Shelter Medicine. A core component of the internship is primary medical, behavioral, and surgical care of patients in Florida shelters. The clinical rotations are combined with didactic courses focusing on shelter medical and behavioral practices, community cat management, high-quality/high-volume spay/neuter surgery and other surgeries common to shelter practice, forensics, diagnosis and management of disease outbreaks, and disaster response.
- Program Dates: 06/10/2024 - 06/30/2025
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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- College/School of Veterinary Medicine
- Gainesville, Florida
- 2 Positions
- Salary: $44,000
- Suitable for New Graduates
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- Program Dates: 06/10/2024 - 06/30/2025
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Employment Requirements
- Contract Required
Who can this program hire?
- US Citizens
- US Permanent Residents
- Canadian Citizens
- Canadian Permanent Residents
- Mexican Citizens
- Mexican Permanent Residents
- Applicants who require Visa Sponsorship
Please note: Most visas require sponsorship from a program. If you are unsure about which work authorization is required or if you qualify, please contact the program before you apply.
- None - Suitable for New Graduates
Compensation and Leave
Medical Benefits & Supportive Services
Other Benefits
About this Internship
Caseload
Caseload in Direct Support of Program
Personnel
Diplomates may be full-time or part-time/consultant
Work Schedule
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Didactic Training
Educational Benefits
Facility
- Blood Bank
- Blood Gas Analysis
- CT Scan
- Dental Radiography
- MRI
Location
Primary Work Site
2015 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
About the Area
Cost of Living Information
Total Monthly Expected Spending for Gainesville, FL Area
Household Type | Monthly Spending | National Average |
---|---|---|
Married Couple with Children Under 6 | $6,615 | $6,596 |
Married Couple with Children 6-17 | $7,809 | $7,749 |
Home Owner | $7,130 | $7,286 |
Renter | $4,505 | $4,146 |
Average Prices for Gainesville, FL Area
Item | Price | National Average |
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Grocery | ||
Steak | $12.32 | $13.74 |
Ground Beef | $6.57 | $5.32 |
Sausage | $4.52 | $4.93 |
Frying Chicken | $1.64 | $1.59 |
Chunk Light Tuna | $1.09 | $1.20 |
Whole Milk | $5.06 | $3.59 |
Eggs | $4.03 | $3.43 |
Margarine | $1.14 | $1.50 |
Parmesan Cheese | $3.70 | $4.43 |
Potatoes | $5.59 | $4.15 |
Bananas | $0.73 | $0.66 |
Lettuce | $1.60 | $1.88 |
Bread | $3.44 | $3.95 |
Fresh Orange Juice | $4.67 | $4.18 |
Coffee | $6.16 | $5.57 |
Sugar | $4.04 | $3.41 |
Corn Flakes | $4.71 | $4.93 |
Sweet Peas | $1.34 | $1.50 |
Peaches | $2.04 | $2.31 |
Facial Tissues | $1.71 | $2.10 |
Detergent | $18.04 | $19.96 |
Cooking Oil | $7.49 | $6.27 |
Frozen Meal | $3.01 | $3.50 |
Frozen Corn | $1.98 | $1.60 |
Potato Chips | $4.10 | $3.56 |
Soft Drink | $2.81 | $2.46 |
Housing | ||
Apartment Rent | $1,790.00 | $1,440.00 |
Home Price | $496,741.00 | $469,810.00 |
Utilities | ||
Total Energy | $184.65 | $185.44 |
Phone | $180.58 | $192.26 |
Transportation | ||
Tire Balance | $71.86 | $58.49 |
Gasoline | $2.78 | $3.80 |
Healthcare | ||
Optometrist Visit | $85.76 | $121.80 |
Doctor Visit | $110.06 | $129.92 |
Dentist Visit | $123.11 | $111.85 |
Ibuprofen | $9.45 | $10.48 |
Prescription Drug | $442.30 | $464.38 |
Miscellaneous | ||
Hamburger | $5.39 | $5.31 |
Pizza | $10.99 | $11.88 |
Fried Chicken | $4.45 | $4.86 |
Haircut | $33.11 | $23.15 |
Beauty Salon | $44.07 | $44.29 |
Toothpaste | $4.35 | $3.13 |
Shampoo | $1.06 | $1.20 |
Dry Cleaning | $14.89 | $15.67 |
Man Dress Shirt | $19.29 | $35.56 |
Boy Jeans | $18.87 | $27.46 |
Women Slacks | $28.99 | $34.46 |
Washer Repair | $73.77 | $90.71 |
Newspaper | $9.07 | $11.63 |
Movie | $13.72 | $11.86 |
Yoga | $16.03 | $17.45 |
Tennis Balls | $4.41 | $3.19 |
Veterinary Services | $60.25 | $62.73 |
Beer | $9.72 | $10.31 |
Wine | $11.09 | $11.02 |
Index and average prices are based on data gathered between Q22022 - Q22023. For more information on the methodology, please visit the C2ER Cost of Living Index website (www.coli.org).
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Prerequisites
All prerequisites must be met by 06/10/2024 unless stated otherwise by the program.
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Graduate of a college/school of veterinary medicine
More Information
Work Authorization
This program will consider qualified applicants with the following work authorization
- US Citizens
- US Permanent Residents
- Canadian Citizens
- Mexican Citizens
If you have questions regarding your eligibility for this program, contact [email protected] before you apply.
Standard VIRMP Application Packet
This program will receive your Standard VIRMP Application Packet when you apply. For more information about the application packet, please click here.
Additional Program Requirements
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Other Program Requirements
Applicant must be comfortable with up to 30 weeks of travel and lodging outside of Gainesville FL for clinical rotations in shelters and clinics. The program pays for all travel and lodging costs.
Program Director
Dr. Cynda Crawford
[email protected]
Contact Person for More Information
CVM HR
[email protected]
Contact a Current Intern in this Program
University of Florida Veterinary Medicine
P.O Box 100125
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Phone: (352)294-4222
http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu