Residencies & Internships
Residents Enhanced Veterinary Education & Academic Learning (REVEAL)
The goal of Tufts' REVEAL Program for residents is to attract veterinarians to academic and research careers.
Elevate Your Veterinary Career at Tufts
Join a community dedicated to the next generation of specialists. The departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences and Large Animal Clinical Sciences offer intensive, hands-on training designed to bridge the gap between graduation and elite practice.
Internships (1 Year)
Internships are one yearone-year, non-degree programs that provide intensive, supervised case management, clinical teaching, and, in many cases, specialty-board eligibility for recent D.V.M. graduates. Programs are customizable and include rotations across various specialties. Visit our postings on VIRMP for internship specific prerequisites. All clinical positions and postings are updated on a yearly basis and are subject to change. (Note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. or qualify for a TN visa.)
Residencies (3 Years)
Residency programs at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine provide advanced, specialty-focused training for veterinarians pursuing board certification and careers in specialty practice, academia, or research. Residents develop clinical expertise through intensive, supervised patient care while working alongside nationally recognized faculty and specialists.
As integral members of the clinical team, residents help deliver exceptional veterinary care, support referring veterinarians and pet owners, and contribute to the education of D.V.M. students through clinical teaching and mentorship. Each residency is designed to meet the postgraduate training requirements of its respective specialty college while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and lifelong learning.
Please visit our postings on VIRMP for residency-specific prerequisites. All clinical positions and postings are updated on a yearly basis and are subject to change. Most programs are available in VIRMP, with some exceptions depending on their availability.
Why Train With Us?
- Academic Integration: Diverse caseload, attend in-house rounds, seminars, and conferences.
- Professional Development: Gain teaching experience with 4th-year D.V.M. students.
- Expert Mentorship: Work directly with board-certified faculty at the top of their fields.
- Research Opportunities: Participate in clinical or basic research, including the Tufts Residents Enhanced Veterinary Education and Academic Learning (REVEAL) Program, an NIH-funded initiative designed to launch careers in research and academia.
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
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.
Department of 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 full 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.