Externships
Are you a veterinary student looking for externship opportunities with an ACVN diplomate? Please click below for a list of nutritionists accepting student externs.
http://acvn.org/internships-and-externships
Nutrition residency information
Becoming an ACVN diplomate requires residency training under a board certified veterinary nutritionist®. There are several training options available. Traditional or standard nutrition residency training programs are typically 2-3 years in length and focus in small animal, large animal, or a mix of species (comparative). Alternate residencies can also be completed. These programs are more flexible to allow employment outside the residency training, but also take more time to complete. All residencies require a DVM or equivalent degree and completion of one year of general clinical experience (e.g., internship, residency, or practice) or equivalent.
Most standard residency programs select applicants via the Veterinary Internship and Matching Program https://www.virmp.org/ . Some standard and most alternate track programs may select individuals outside the matching program and should be contacted individually if interested. Click below for a list of diplomates currently involved in residency training programs.
http://acvn.org/residency-programs
More detailed descriptions of residency program requirements can also be found in the ACVN Training Program Information Guide
Resources
- American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN)
- The membership fee is free for student members
- Student Chapter information: http://www.aavn.org/student-chapters/
- Writing competition: http://www.aavn.org/writing-competition/
- Pet Nutrition Alliance
http://www.petnutritionalliance.org/
- World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Global Nutrition Committee
http://www.wsava.org/educational/global-nutrition-committee
- Free online nutrition text: Small Animal Clinical Nutrition
http://www.markmorrisinstitute.org/sacn5_download.html
Conferences