Arkansas State University and the College of Veterinary Medicine can connect you with valuable resources to assist you in launching your veterinary career.
Licensure
To practice in the United States, veterinarians must be licensed. When students who are enrolled in Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program reach their fourth year, they may take the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE®).
Taking the NAVLE® is the first step towards becoming a licensed veterinarian. Each state establishes its own licensing rules, so students and graduates should review the requirements for the state or providence where they intend to practice.
See all information regarding how to acquire a license >>
Job Boards
The “Becoming a Veterinary Professional” series within our curriculum will expose our students to the multitude of career opportunities and advance training opportunities available. A CVM graduate may practice clinical veterinary medicine once they 1) successfully passes the North American Veterinary License Exam (NAVLE®) and 2) obtains a state license.
The following job boards may be helpful to our DVM graduates:
- Handshake, the official A-State Career Development and Engagement website for job postings.
- American Veterinary Medical Assocation (AVMA) Career Center
- Arkansas Veterinary Medical Association Job Board
If you are an employer who would like to post a job advertisement for our A-State students on Handshake, please contact Career Development and Engagement who can assist you.
Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP)
For current DVM students and graduates who desire to pursue additional training to become a board certified specialist, the first step is to complete an internship followed by a residency.
Most internships and residents are filled through the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP). This service is sponsored by the American Association of Veterinary Clinicians and is commonly referred to as “the match”.
The following internship and residency training opportunities may be helpful to our current students and graduates:
- Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP)
- Clinical Partner Internship and Residency Opportunities
- More information to be available in the future
Arkansas State University and the College of Veterinary Medicine offer opportunities for current DVM students and graduates who desire to pursue a post-baccalaureate program.
