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PIC Swine Veterinary Externship Program - Deadline Jan 31

PIC North America offers a limited number of two-week externships for veterinary students committed to swine production medicine. Current third year students are encouraged to apply. Applications are being accepted through January 31, 2020. The objective of the program is to expose proactive swine veterinary students to a pioneering genetics company with a focus on the role of the swine veterinarian in a high health breeding stock multiplication system.

Program Structure
Two-week schedule combining field experience and office experience in a premier swine genetics company. PIC will cover travel expenses, meals, and lodging during the two-week externship. No stipend provided.

Potential training topics:

  • PIC Health Principles and Health Assurance Program
  • PIC Health Operations
  • PIC Genetic Services
  • PIC Supply Chain
  • PIC Health Research
  • Exposure to PIC Multiplication:
    • Multiplier herds
    • Gene transfer center (GTC, boar stud)
    • Transport decontamination facilities
    • Feed mills

Criteria

  1. Third year veterinary student in North America (US or CA)
  2. Demonstrates passion for swine industry, continual learning and excellence

How to Apply
Submit the following by January 31, 2020:

  • Letter of Intent
  • Resume
  • Two reference letters

Deadlines
November 1st: Application process opens
January 31st: Deadline for applications
March: Applicants notified and AASV announcement

Contact information
PIC North America
100 Bluegrass Commons Blvd Ste 2200
Hendersonville, TN 37075
Office Phone: 615-265-2700
Email: PIC.Ams.Health@genusplc.com
Beth Spiekermeier: beth.spiekermeier@genusplc.com