Through the SWEP Program, Students Gain Real World Experience

Every year, the CVMA coordinates the Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) for students at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and the Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine. Through SWEP, second- and third-year students are employed during the summer by veterinary practices. This program gives students the opportunity to gain essential, real-world experience while simultaneously trimming down their student debt. Participating veterinary practices benefit from the experience, as well—assisting students in their education and connecting with potential future colleagues.

It’s Not Too Early to Start Planning for Next Summer Summer of 2022 might seem far away, but students have already begun seeking out internship and summer work opportunities.

Through SWEP, students will:

 Gain valuable work experience in a private practice setting

 Contribute to a practice’s efforts to improve animal health

 Earn while learning, thereby decreasing student debt

Veterinary practices will:

 Develop relationships with potential future associates

 Provide a student with valuable real-world experience

 Take an active part in reducing student debt load

 Add an enthusiastic employee to your staff

Meet Your Student Representatives!

How Does the Program Work?

Veterinarians throughout California will be sent an email about SWEP in November with a link to a registration form. Interested practices should review, complete, and return the form to the CVMA by February 15, 2022.

Eligible student members will be informed at the end of February when the employment opportunities have been compiled and posted. This information will also be available in the student area (click on “Membership,” then “Veterinary Students”) at cvma.net. Students may contact veterinary practices directly to apply for a position.

Veterinary Practices—Sign Up to Participate in the SWEP Program Now!

If you have any questions or have not received an email about SWEP by the end of November, please email the CVMA Student Services Manager, Laura Phillips, at lphillips@cvma.net or call 800.655.2862.

Your CVMA House of Delegates student representatives for 2021–2022 are listed below. Please contact them if you have questions or would like more information about the CVMA.

UC Davis Student Delegation

 Mary Hallsten

 Alison Pankowski

 Mary Zuromskis

 Elizabeth Grant (alternate)

 Aradhna Grover (alternate)

WesternU Student Delegation

 Katelyn DeVore

 Inez Rivero

 Shane Forman (alternate)

 Logan McAllister (alternate)

 Sarah Snow (alternate)