Residency and Internship Programs

At the University of Florida, we are proud to offer exceptional veterinary residency and internship programs designed to cultivate the next generation of veterinary leaders. Our commitment to excellence in veterinary education is reflected in our diverse training opportunities, comprehensive mentorship, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Why Choose UF?

  • Expert Faculty: Learn from a team of renowned veterinarians and specialists dedicated to your success.
  • Hands-On Experience: Gain practical skills through direct involvement in clinical cases, research, and community outreach.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive network of residents, interns, and staff who are passionate about advancing veterinary medicine.

Programs Offered

Our residency and internship programs cover a wide range of specialties, ensuring that you can find the right fit for your career aspirations. Whether you’re looking to specialize in surgery, internal medicine, emergency care, or another area, UF provides a rich learning environment to help you thrive. Embarking on a residency or internship at UF is an exciting step in your veterinary career. We invite you to explore our programs, meet our faculty, and discover the unique experiences that await you.

Veterinary Medical Residency Programs

UF College Of Veterinary Medicine

Anesthesia Residency

The three-year residency program provides clinical work under the supervision of board-certified veterinary anesthesiologists and will participate in after-hours emergency duty. Non-clinical time will be spent on out-rotations, research, seminars, and independent study.

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Cardiology Residency

This three-year residency program in cardiology prepares talented veterinarians for a career in academic veterinary medicine or specialty practice. Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Specialty of Cardiology is the primary goal of the program. 

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Diagnostic Imaging Residency

This three-year clinical program is designed to fulfill all requirements of the ACVR. Residents are introduced to interpreting radiology, fluoroscopy, and ultrasonography, followed by CT, and then MRI.

Dr. Marilia Takada, right, and radiation oncology staff member Megan Kuhn make millimetric positioning changes to assure maximum accuracy upon treatment on Nov. 1.

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Diagnostic Imaging Residency Sponsored by IDEXX

This three-year clinical program is designed to fulfill all requirements of the ACVR. Residents are introduced to interpreting radiology, fluoroscopy, and ultrasonography, followed by CT, and then MRI.

Dr. Marilia Takada monitors Murphy after he is positioned in the linear accelerator prior to the commencement of treatment on Nov. 1.

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Large Animal Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine Residency (+MS)

This two- or three-year program offers instruction, service and research activities with food animals, including dairy, beef, cattle, small ruminants and swine.

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Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency

This three-year intensive training in internal medicine is designed to meet the requirements for full certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) in the specialty of Large Animal Internal Medicine. 

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Large Animal Surgery Residency (+MS)

This four-year conforming program is specifically designed to fulfill requirements established by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons while completing a Masters of Veterinary Science degree.

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Medical Oncology Residency

This three-year standard residency program trains veterinarians to become medical oncologists, following the ACVIM Medical Oncology Residency guidelines. This program is designed to form well-rounded specialists with a thorough understanding of cancer biology and a comprehensive approach for the treatment of pets diagnosed with cancer. 

Rowan Milner, Hill's Associate Professor of Oncology and Chair

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Neurology and Neurosurgery Residency

This is a three-year clinical training program in medical and surgical neurology with the goal of credentialing and completing the ACVIM specialty examination.

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Ophthalmology Residency

This program prepares veterinarians to perform all aspects of veterinary ophthalmology, both medical and surgical.

Ophthalmology Residency

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Radiation Oncology Residency

This three-year standard residency program trains veterinarians to become radiation oncologists. This program is designed to form well-rounded specialists with a thorough understanding of radiation biology, physics, and cancer biology; following all requirements for approval by the ACVR Radiation Oncology Residency guidelines. 

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Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Residency

This three-year program provides exposure to a large number of cases within a fully-staffed emergency service and intensive care unit.

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Small Animal Surgery Residency (+MS)

This four-year conforming program is specifically designed to fulfill requirements established by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons while completing a Masters of Veterinary Science degree.

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Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency

This three-year program prepares talented veterinarians for a career in academic veterinary medicine or specialty practice. Residents spend the majority of their time on internal medicine with other rotations in cardiology, neurology, oncology, nutrition, emergency/critical care, radiology, ultrasound, &clinical pathology. 

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Zoological Medicine Residency

This three-year program includes field activities at collaborating Florida zoological facilities, such as the Lubee Bat Conservancy, St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, and Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo.

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Non-VIRMP Residency Programs

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Anatomic Pathology Residency

This program is designed to train successful veterinary pathologists with emphasis on preparation for the certification examination given by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP).

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Clinical Pathology Residency

This program works closely with clinicians to actively participate in the diagnostic evaluation of a broad range of species, to include many zoologic and non-mammalian specimens.

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Veterinary Medical Internship Programs

UF College Of Veterinary Medicine

Food Animal Reproduction and Medicine Internship

This one-year program conducts instruction, service and research activities with food animals, including dairy and beef cattle, small ruminants and swine.

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Internship in Zoological Companion Animal Primary Care and Emergency Medicine

This new one-year program is to prepare veterinarians for practicing high quality ZCA medicine in general practice and/or emergency medicine. Most of the program will be in the Zoo Med and ECC Services, with increasing time in ECC as the year progresses. 

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Large Animal Surgery Internship

This one-year program is primarily devoted to in-hospital service. Clinical/surgical skills and judgment will be built through clinical experience, the teaching of professional students, and participation in rounds and seminars.

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Rotating Internship in Zoological, Small and Large Animal Medicine and Surgery

This new one-year joint Internship provides broad exposure to a wide variety of veterinary disciplines.

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Shelter Medicine Internship

This one-year position is designed to produce a skilled practitioner well-equipped for shelter practice or to be competitive for a residency program in Shelter Medicine.

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Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship

This program is designed to qualify the individual for entry into an approved residency program leading to board certification in a recognized veterinary specialty.

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Small Animal Surgery Internship

This one-year position provides an opportunity to acquire advanced training and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of surgical diseases in dogs and cats.

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Surgical Oncology Internship

This one-year internship program will immerse the intern in surgical oncology. Primary duties will include primary patient care, scrubbing into surgeries, client communication, evening and weekend care of patients and patient discharges. 

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