Residency - Herd Medicine/Agricultural Practices/Herd Production

Residency in Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine - Combined MS program

University of Florida Veterinary Medicine

The Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine Service (FARMS) conducts instruction, service and research activities with food animals, in Florida, primarily with dairy (75%) and beef (15%) cattle, but also with small ruminants (7%), primarily sheep, and swine (3%). Virtually all these activities are on-farm, and they are heavily focused on preventive and production food animal medicine. This is a 3-year combined MS/Residency program (MS start then 2-year clinical residency).

  • Program Dates: 08/16/2024 - 07/14/2027
  • Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
  • Program Dates: 08/16/2024 - 07/14/2027
  • Application Deadline: January 8, 2024 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Employment Requirements
  • Contract Required
  • USDA Accreditation 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.

Is the resident required to live a specific distance from the hospital?
Yes
20 minutes of the Gainesville campus
Previous Experience Required
  • Completed or will complete a 1-Year Rotating Internship - OR -
  • 1+ Year in Practice
Previous Experience Details
One or more years of an approved internship or practice experience in food animal reproduction and/or medicine is required.
NAVLE Required for Licensure or to Start the Program
No
Do you accept graduates of non-AVMA Accredited/Recognized Colleges/Schools?
Yes
A list of the AVMA-accredited/recognized colleges/schools can be found here.
To meet the qualifications for eligibility: A veterinary degree by an AVMA listed school.
Is a formal orientation program required?
Yes
This will occur prior to the start of the clinical residency (July 2025), not prior to the MS start.
Is attendance at orientation required?
Yes
Is an orientation manual provided?
Yes
Position Classification for Purpose of Salary & Benefits
Other
Resident
First-Year Salary
$52,000 See Cost of Living Information
Sample Contract or Offer Letter
View
Moonlighting Allowed?
No
Retirement Plan
Mandatory Participation
Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation in this position?
Yes
call in fees, for after-hours emergency work, paid quarterly
Is this Position Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
Yes
Is the resident required to pay costs (e.g. tuition, fees, licenses, etc) upfront that will be reimbursed by the program?
No
Required Tuition & Fees
No
Vacation Leave Days Per Year
10
Sick Leave Days Per Year
5
Professional Leave Days Per Year
0
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
0
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Vacation Request Process
Residents receive a total of 15 PTO days annually to use as Vacation or Sick days. Leave request form required.
Detailed Benefits Information
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Major medical insurance for resident
Fully Paid by Institution
Immediately on Date of Hire
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available
Group life insurance
Available
Dental insurance
Available
Vision insurance
Available
Disability insurance
Available
Does the program provide an on-site mental health counselor?
Yes
Is suicide prevention training available?
Yes
Other Support Services Available
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available https://eap.ufl.edu/
Onsite Child Care
No
Subsidized Child Care
No
Moving Allowance
No
Housing Stipend
No
Parking
Paid by resident (Fully or Partially)
Uniform/Scrubs
Free/Complimentary
About this Residency
Category
Herd Medicine/Agricultural Practices/Herd Production
Average number of residents who started this program per year for the past 5 years
1
Average number of residents who completed this program per year for the past 5 years
1
Number of residents from this program who accepted a post-residency position in academia in the past 5 years
3
Number of residents from this program who accepted a post-residency position outside of academia in the past 5 years
2
Percentage of residents who passed the specialty certification exam on the first attempt in the past 5 years
0%
Hospital Caseload
Annual Hospital Caseload
47,500
Average Daily Number of Emergency Accessions
1
Specialty Service Supporting this Program
Annual Service Caseload
45,250
Average Daily Number of Outpatients
172
Average Daily Number of Inpatients
0
Average Daily Number of Surgical Procedures Performed
0
Average Daily Number of Special Procedures Performed
0
Direct Support - Personnel in direct support of the service to which the resident is assigned.
Diplomates
Diplomates may be full-time or part-time/consultant
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
Diplomate
Full Time
Part Time
ACT
1
ACVCP
4
ACVIM/LA
1
ACVP
9
2
ACVPM
1
Number of Boarded Clinicians in Direct Support
2
Number of Veterinary Technicians in Direct Support
1
Number of Resident in this Program
3
Number of Interns at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
27
Number of Residents at this Hospital (Primary Work Site)
85
Number of Veterinary Technicians at this Hospital
23
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Emergency Service per Shift
1
Number of Veterinary Technicians Assigned to the Intensive Care Unit per Shift
2
Average hours per week on duty
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty
12
Number of days per month assigned to daytime primary emergency
4
Number of days per month assigned to overnight primary emergency
4
Number of days per month assigned to on-call
8
Number of days per month assigned to first opinion (primary care) clinics
20
Number of days per month required to work at a secondary (satellite) clinic
0
Average number of 24-hour off-duty periods per week
2
Yes
Clinical Experience and Responsibilities
Does the resident have primary case care responsibility for emergency/critical care cases?
Yes
Is the resident the primary surgeon on a broad range of procedures?
No
Are patient rounds held daily with a boarded specialist in attendance?
Yes
Does the resident have primary responsibility for teaching interns?
No
Does the resident have primary responsibility for teaching veterinary students?
Yes
Are teaching rounds held weekly?
Yes
Is the resident required to deliver a professional presentation or seminar to senior clinicians and peers?
Yes
Does the resident have an opportunity to attend a professional meeting?
Yes
Is financial support provided to attend a professional meeting?
Yes
Is the resident required to submit a first-author manuscript for publication?
No
Is the resident required to complete a research project?
Yes
Are written performance evaluations provided?
Yes
every 6 months
Does the program have a formal mentoring program?
Yes
Will a mentor who is a veterinarian in the hospital be assigned?
Yes
Is a formal program to develop teaching skills provided?
Yes
Does the program have a formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork?
No
Does the program provide resources to prepare for board certification exams?
Yes
Does the program provide debt management/financial counseling?
No
Does the resident have an opportunity to earn a degree?
Mandatory
Master of Science
Facility
Does the resident have access to search engines for scientific literature and online journals?
Yes
Does the primary hospital have an intensive care unit?
Yes
Equipment/Technology
  • Basic clinical laboratory equipment
  • Blood Gas Analysis
  • Digital Radiography
  • Paperless Medical Record
  • Ultrasonography
Primary Work Site

2015 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA

About the Area
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
Cost of Living Index
95.1
Gainesville, FL
What is this?
Average Prices for Gainesville, FL Area
Item Price National Average

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).

Interviews
Is an interview required?
Yes
Who will be interviewed?
Invited Applicants
TBD
Yes
Yes
Contact program director
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Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be met by 08/16/2024 unless stated otherwise by the program.

  • Graduate of a college/school of veterinary medicine
    More Information
  • Previous Experience Required
    • Completed or will complete a 1-Year Rotating Internship - OR -
    • 1+ Year in Practice
    More Information
  • USDA Accreditation Required
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
  • Other Program Requirements
    All programs receive the standard VIRMP Application Packet that consist of: Special Disciplinary Interest Current Position Publications, research or other pertinent experience Post-DVM Training Programs Completed Work Authorization CV Personal Statement Prompt: Please provide a personal statement discussing your expectations of an internship program and your future professional goals. In addition, we encourage you to describe your anticipated contributions to your matched institution. These may include life experiences, background, past activities or unique personal characteristics that would contribute to the program in meaningful ways. Veterinary College Transcripts (DVM & Post-DVM) References Applicants must submit a minimum of 3 references with a maximum of 4 references. Guidance: We recommend professors, instructors and others who have had close professional contact with you and are aware of your veterinary knowledge and performance in veterinary college.
Program Director

Klibs N. Galvão
[email protected]

Contact Person for More Information

CVM HR
[email protected]

Contact a Current Resident in this Program
Contact program director or access service page https://lacs.vetmed.ufl.edu/services/farms/
University of Florida Veterinary Medicine
2015 SW 16th Ave
P.O Box 100125
Gainesville, Florida 32608
Phone: (352)294-4222
http://www.vetmed.ufl.edu