The answer to "what’s next?" after graduation is an exciting one. Whatever you choose, the resources provided here will help support you in your journey.
The transition from veterinary student to practicing veterinarian can be both exciting and stressful. It's natural to want help navigating the changes.
Connecting with a great mentor can make all the difference as you start your career. If you're a current AVMA/SAVMA member, the AVMA and MentorVet will match you with a trained mentor—free of charge.
There are many paths that you can take in your veterinary career. Take a moment to explore all of the available opportunities!
From relief practice to disaster work to forensics, there's more than one place to use your veterinary skills. Here are the tools to help you understand your options and find the right fit.
AVMA's My Veterinary Life podcast offers a personal glimpse into the lives of your colleagues. Tune in for inspiring stories from fellow veterinarians about the journeys, challenges, and successes that got them to where they are today. This series is brought to you by the AVMA, in partnership with IDEXX.
If you'd like to explore career options with the U.S. government, start at the AVMA's Veterinary Career Center. This page has an entire section on "Finding veterinary jobs with the federal government."
Continue your training with an internship or fellowship.
Here's your complete guide to veterinary internships—from finding the perfect internship for you, to knowing what to expect and understanding the financial implications.
Interested in spending a year in Washington helping to shape legislation as a scientific advisor? Maybe the answer is an AVMA fellowship!
The “j” word. It's not jejunum, joint or jaundice. It's JOB! Here you'll find all you need to know about job interviews, employee contracts and more.
You're not just looking for a job. You're looking for the right job in the right place to fit your lifestyle. This tool connects job listings with data about the communities and neighborhoods where they’re located—more information to help you make your best decision.
Shine as a prospective candidate with tips from the AVMA Veterinary Career Center on everything from resume writing to networking and negotiating.
Congrats, you landed an interview! Here are 10 essential tips to help you prove you’re the right person for the job.
Make sure you fully understand your employment contract before signing. This brief overview of compensation structures and contract considerations is invaluable.
You do great work. Let the world know it!
Check out these 20 tips for starting off your veterinary career on the right foot.
Check out the essential guide to defining who you are, where you want to go and how to get there—start here to map out your new vision and plans!
You've studied, practiced, and crammed all the medical knowledge you could during vet school. But what about those professional skills? They’ll set you apart with both your clients and your colleagues!
The right words can make all the difference in building stronger client relationships, encouraging compliance, and improving patient outcomes. Here are researched-backed words, phrases, and strategies that resonate with clients.
None of us likes to deliver bad news to a client. This 20-minute webinar helps you prepare so you'll be ready when the time comes. It's free for SAVMA and AVMA members.
Wish you'd had a Grand Rounds session on coping with difficult work situations? Now you do!
NAVLE? Check. Graduation? Check. But what about state licensing?
Getting licensed in your state or other jurisdiction is another important step to become practice-ready—and it doesn’t happen automatically. Here’s the information you need to get started.
Do you have a time gap between graduation and receiving your state license? No problem! If your Veterinary Student Professional Liability Insurance (free for SAVMA members) is active at the time of graduation, you're covered. Register today!