Welcome to the VMCVM Animal Instructors Program!  We are actively seeking animal instructor volunteers to work alongside experienced veterinary faculty members and licensed veterinary technicians to provide our preclinical students with the highest quality experiential learning related to complete physical exams, anesthesia, and spay/neuter procedures.

From approximately June-August, we will be screening and enrolling applicants for our Fall Instructors Program who will participate in our physical exam and castration lab experiences that occur from September-December.

From approximately November-January, we will begin screening and enrolling applicants for our Spring Instructors Program who will participate in our spay lab experiences that occur from February-April. 

Please see the individual programs below for more detailed information.

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    Students posing with their patient before performing a spay surgery. The dog is a part of the Animal Instructor program through the VTH.
    Spring Animal Instructors Program , article

    From approximately November-January, we will begin screening and enrolling applicants for our Spring Instructors Program who will participate in our spay lab experiences that occur from February-April.

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    Students posing with their patient before performing a spay surgery. The dog is a part of the Animal Instructor program through the VTH.
    Fall Animal Instructors Program , article

    From approximately June-August, we will be screening and enrolling applicants for our Fall Instructors Program who will participate in our physical exam and castration lab experiences that occur from September-December.