Each resident is required to be familiar with pertinent articles in the current literature. Reasonable photo-copying expenses and reprint request card costs are defrayed by the Department. First year residents are recruited from internship programs or private practices. A DVM degree or its equivalent is a prerequisite. Small animal medicine faculty evaluate applications and final selection of the resident is made through the Veterinary Intern-Resident Matching Program.
Residents do qualify to use the student health services on campus.
Residents accrue annual leave at the rate of 15 work days for each full year of employment. Annual leave may only be granted for the amount of time accrued but may be taken as earned. Residents will not be paid for any unused leave at the time of their termination or completion of their program. Schedules for vacations should be established at times arranged by the Program Coordinator. Vacation time is to be taken when the resident is not scheduled to be on clinic or emergency duty.