Residencies & Internships
Tufts Ambulatory Medicine & Theriogenology
Internship
Tufts Veterinary Field Service at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine offers a one year internship position in large animal ambulatory medicine that begins in July. The internship program provides a new or recent graduate with robust mentorship and a diverse practice environment, enabling them to become proficient and confident large animal ambulatory clinicians capable of handling bovine, equine, small ruminant, and porcine cases.
The intern shares on-call responsibilities after a dedicated training period, and a back-up clinician is available throughout the internship. The intern participates in clinical and laboratory training of veterinary students throughout the academic year. Attendance and presentation in weekly didactic rounds are mandatory.
Requirements for the internship are a D.V.M. or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school, with current licensure to practice in the United States. The candidate should have the ability to obtain Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island licensure and USDA Category II accreditation for the same states.
Please address any questions to Dr. Alex Uden, TVFS Internship Director, damt@tufts.edu.
Clinical Sciences
Faculty members in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University are dedicated to providing outstanding training for interns and residents. In addition to exposure to a large caseload, house officers in the department's internship and residency programs have opportunities to attend numerous in-house rounds, seminars, and conferences, to teach fourth-year veterinary students, and to participate in clinical or basic research projects. The Tufts Residents Enhanced Veterinary Education and Academic Learning (REVEAL) Program developed through an NIH education grant focuses on veterinary residents with the goal of attracting veterinarians to academic and research careers. Learn more about REVEAL Program here.
Internship programs are one-year programs that provide intensive experience in managing cases under direct faculty supervision. Internships generally occur in the first year following graduation from veterinary school. Most programs offer opportunities to rotate through a variety of specialties within Cummings School hospitals and can be tailored to the specific interests of individual interns.
Residency programs are typically three years in length and offer opportunities to obtain specialty training under the supervision of experienced, board-certified faculty members. All programs conform to the guidelines established by the relevant specialty colleges and are designed to prepare residents for specialty board certification and a career in private or academic specialty practice.
Internships
Internship programs at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine are one year programs that provide an intensive experience in managing cases under direct faculty supervision. Most programs offer opportunities to rotate through a variety of specialties within Cummings Veterinary Medical Center's seven teaching hospitals and clinics, and can be tailored to the specific interests of individual interns. Only individuals eligible to work in the US or who qualify for TN visas will be considered for internship programs.
- Small-Animal Rotating Internship
- Large Animal Surgery Internship
- Zoological Companion Animal Medicine Internships
Residencies
Residency programs are typically three years in length and offer opportunities to obtain specialty training under the supervision of experienced, board-certified faculty members. All programs conform to the guidelines established by the relevant specialty college and are designed to prepare residents for specialty board certification and a career in private or academic specialty practice. Opportunities to teach fourth-year DVM candidates and interns, and to conduct clinical or basic research, are features of all Cummings School residency programs.
- Anesthesiology Residency
- Cardiology Residency
- Diagnostic Imaging Residency
- Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency
- Large Animal Surgery Residency
- Neurology Residency
- Ophthalmology Residency
- Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care Residency
- Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency
- Small Animal Medical Oncology Residency
- Small Animal Surgery Residency
Candidates must possess a D.V.M. or VMD degree or their equivalent. Applications must be submitted through the AAVC's Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program.
Please contact the individual named in the VIRMP program description with questions regarding programs or the application process.
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine takes tremendous pride in its residency and internship programs, which are designed to help veterinarians grow as expert clinicians, teachers, and researchers.
Comparative Pathobiology
The Department of Comparative Pathobiology at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, in conjunction with the Cummings Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (CVDL) which serves the school's hospitals and clinics, offers top-tier training for residents in Veterinary Pathology. Our 3-year residency programs provide a rich and varied caseload, ensuring ample practical experience. Residents have the chance to participate in a wide range of in-house rounds, seminars, and conferences, instruct fourth-year veterinary students, and contribute to clinical or basic research projects.
The picturesque 600-acre campus in North Grafton, MA provides a rich environment for both professional development and personal enjoyment, while offering easy access to Boston and Worcester, as well as New England's beaches and mountains.
Spanning three years, these residency programs deliver specialized training under the guidance of seasoned, board-certified faculty. Compliant with the American College of Veterinary Pathology guidelines, the programs are meticulously designed to prepare residents for specialty board certification and to excel in both private and academic specialty practices.