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How To Indicate Interest
If you have seen a Volunteer Student Program (VSP) flyer at your CVM school, please follow the directions on the flyer. Otherwise, please email wendy.sonnabend@fsis.usda.gov the following information:
  • Name
  • Current College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) School
  • Graduation Date
  • Available Dates
  • Location(s) of Interest.
    (Please keep in mind that this is unpaid, so the ideal situation is somewhere close to family/friends or school.)
  • Transcripts (unofficial is fine).
    If you can not email them, please send them directly to Wendy Sonnabend's attention at:
    USDA/FSIS
    Butler Square West
    100 N. 6th Street, 420C
    Minneapolis, MN 55403
    Or Fax (612) 370-2070

If you have any questions about the program please contact Wendy Sonnabend at (612) 370-2010 x2584 or email wendy.sonnabend@fsis.usda.gov

Externship Process
If you are a current student at a College of Veterinarian Medicine and have finished or will be finished with your first year by the time this externship happens, than you are eligible for this Volunteer Student Program (VSP).

If your dates of availability and location match up with a Food Safety and Inspection Service mentor in the field and their availability, then we will place you. We have mentors all across the United States.

Program Overview

Common Questions


Last Modified: October 24, 2006

 

 

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