PIC North America offers a limited number of two-week externships based in Hendersonville, TN, for veterinary students committed to swine production medicine. Current third year students are encouraged to apply. Applications for July 2018-June 2019 are being accepted through January 31, 2018. 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:
- Overview and principles of a breeding stock company
- Basics of the PIC genetic improvement platform
- Overview of the PIC Technical services and Swine Nutrition programs
- Principles of health, biosecurity, and monitoring of a breeding stock multiplication system
- Ante and post mortem swine sample collection and interpretation of diagnostic test results
- Exposure to multiple phases within pig production:
- Multiplier herds
- Gene transfer center (GTC, boar stud)
- Transport decontamination facilities
- Harvest facility
- Feed mills
Criteria
- Third year veterinary student in North America (US or CA)
- Ability to demonstrate passion for swine industry, continual learning and excellence
How to Apply
Submit the following by January 31st:
- Letter of Intent
- Resume
- Two reference letters
Deadlines
September 1st: Application process opens
January 31st: Deadline for all application materials to be submitted
February 28th: Results communicated to applicants
March 1st: Announcement at AASV and externship dates confirmed
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