National Pork Industry Foundation Veterinary Internship Stipend

American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation

$3,300 Veterinary Internship Stipend

Attention ALL Current 1st and 2nd Year Veterinary Students

No Experience Required

The National Pork Industry Foundation (NPIF) has provided funding for six veterinary students to gain experience in the swine industry through a summer internship with a swine practitioner.  The NPIF stipends are intended for any 1st or 2nd year veterinary student, regardless of any previous swine experiences.  Students with little to no experience are highly encouraged to apply. The swine industry is rapidly changing and evolving and there is a demand for veterinarians dedicated to this industry.  The role of the veterinarian is vitally important in producing a safe, wholesome pork product in an efficient and responsible manner.  If you have any interest in exploring the field of swine veterinary medicine, this is the perfect opportunity – you will gain valuable experience and get paid well for it.

Requirements for receipt of the stipend:

• Be a 1st or 2nd year student at a US veterinary school
• Be a student member of the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV)
  You may join here
• Have an interest in gaining experience in the swine industry by completing at least a one month internship with a swine practitioner
• We will assist you in finding an appropriate practitioner as your mentor
• Apply to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation (AASVF) office by October 27, 2008
  • Apply on-line at www.aasv.org (under “Students”). Submit your completed application and resume to:
    Email:   aasv@aasv.org
    - OR -
    Mail:                AASV – Student Recruitment Committee
                            902 1st Ave
                            Perry, IA 50220-1703
• Strongly encouraged to attend the AASV annual meeting March 7-10, 2009 in Dallas, Texas to meet with your summer mentor (AASVF provides travel stipends beyond this $3,300 for attendance to annual meeting)
• Encouraged to attend the Leman Conference September 2009 in St. Paul, Minnesota
• Complete a written summary and evaluation of your experiences

Please send all comments and questions to Brian Payne, DVM (AASV Student Recruitment Committee) at brian2001_2002@hotmail.com or call 309-337-8648.

Funded by: National Pork Industry Foundation
Sponsored by: American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation and AASV

The National Pork Industry Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) corporation. The purpose of the Foundation is to promote activities in the swine industry related to research and education. The Foundation grants funding to programs that will benefit pork producers and help to address the needs of today’s pork industry. The Foundation is administered by the National Pork Industry Council.

The American Association of Swine Veterinarians Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) corporation. Its mission includes "supporting the development and scholarship of students and veterinarians interested in the swine industry." The AASV Foundation administers funding for keynote lectures at the AASV Annual Meeting, awards scholarships to veterinary students and graduate students, funds research with direct application to the profession, and funds additional programs designed to benefit swine veterinarians and veterinary students.