Department of Animal Sciences

Some Web Sites and Internships That May Be Of Assistance In Planning For Your Pre-Veterinary Medicine Education.

Tom Savage, Ph.D.

Professor and Head Advisor

Dept. of Animal Sciences

Oregon State University

June 2007

• NetVet Veterinary Resources

• Becoming a Veterinarian

• Preparing for a Career in Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Education Information

• Oregon State Univeristy's College of Veterinary Medicine (Admissions Requirements)

• Links to Other Colleges of Veterinary Medicine

• Cornell University's Pre-Veterinary Newsletters

• 2007Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements (VMSAR) in the United States and Canada for 2008 Matriculation, ISBN:9781557534729 -- Where to purchase the book: http://www.bookmasters.com/purduepress/order_page_4.htm#V

• 2008 Veterinary Medical College Web Application

• Graduate Record Examination

International PreVet Internships Available Through OSU Global Internships

Cheetah Conservation Fund Research and Conservation Site: Work to preserve the habitat and future of the cheetah in the Kalahari bush. Interns will participate in a variety of tasks and operations of the program based on interest and needs.

Language requirement: English.

COOK ISLANDS

The Esther Honey Foundation (EHF): The purpose of EHF is to improve the health conditions of domestic animals in the Cook Islands (South Pacific) by providing, on a continuing basis, a veterinarian and technicians for the Islands. EHF Animal Clinic offers affordable spay/neuter services, full service veterinary care and a comprehensive humane education program. Foundation programs include:

• Establishing and equipping a non-profit veterinary clinic
• Providing spay/neuter and immunization services
• Introducing a comprehensive animal health education program.

  Language requirement: English

  HONDURAS

  Pan American Agricultural School in El Zamorano: Work with the chief veterinarian to treat farm animals and hold clinics for livestock in surrounding communities.

  Language requirement: advanced Spanish conversation ability

  For more information about these opportunities, contact:

  Amy Nelson Green OSU Campus Coordinator, IE3 Global Internships 737-6464 ( Amy.Nelson@oregonstate.edu )