Are you looking to recruit some of the most sought-after veterinary students in the world? By attending the 2025 Mississippi State University CVM Career Expo on Friday, October 3rd, you and your organization will have direct access to the next generation of animal medical professionals, including students currently enrolled in both the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program and the Veterinary Medical Technology program.
Registration for the Expo will open on Monday, June 2nd.
About the Career Expo The Benefits of Sponsorship
About the Career Expo
The CVM Career Expo has grown by leaps and bounds since its inception. Last year, there were 60 employers represented, and over 340 DVM and VMT students participated. Representatives from various types of practice settings across the United States have been on site to recruit students for internships and externships as well as full-time positions after graduation.
Feedback from employers and vendors participating in the event indicates they find it a worthwhile experience, with an employer commenting, “This was honestly the best career fair I’ve attended as a recruiter. I have always known MSU students were well prepared, just by their exceptional NAVLE pass results, but being here and meeting your students really drove that home. Thank you for having us at your career fair!”
Please direct general Career Expo questions to: Ms. Robin Graves - r.graves@msstate.edu; 662-325-8603 or 662-325-1351.
The Benefits of Sponsorship
MSU CVM is grateful for all the employers who have hosted our students for internships and externships, as well as those who have sought after and hired our graduates over the years! Many of our students have job offers in hand prior to starting their fourth year, so we encourage employers to begin building relationships with students early in their program, even in their first year. In an effort to assist employers with building these relationships, we have created additional opportunities to connect with our students through Sponsorship Benefits.
Platinum Level Sponsors (limited to 5 employers) receive three exclusive benefits in addition to many others listed below:
- Hosting a networking event, presentation or interview time on-site on Friday evening (10/03/25) from 4:30pm to 8:30pm or Saturday morning (10/04/25) from 8:00am to 12:00pm. MSU CVM will provide a dedicated space with bottled water, snacks and audio/visual access.
- Submitting a PowerPoint slide to be circulated on several monitors throughout the Wise Center during the week of the CVM Career Expo.
- Providing a “pitch video” promoting your organization that will be distributed to all current DVM and VMT students prior to the CVM Career Expo. The video may be up to 5 minutes in length and must be in .mp4 format.
| Sponsorship Levels | Silver ($500) | Gold ($1000) | Platinum ($2000) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sponsor selects one additional networking opportunity/event - Friday evening or Saturday morning | No | No | Yes |
| Sponsor provides a slide for monitors located throughout the Wise Center to be displayed during the week of the Expo | No | No | Yes |
| Sponsor provides pitch video (max five minutes) to be distributed to all students during the week of the event | No | No | Yes |
| Sponsor receives priority in selecting placement of booth space | No | Yes | Yes |
| Job posting or personalized flyer (PDF) sent as attachment to all students | No | Yes | Yes |
| Link from CVM website to employer website | No | Yes | Yes |
| Individual social media post indicating sponsorship level | No | Yes | Yes |
| Group social medial post indicating sponsorship level | Yes | No | No |
| Listed on Sponsor Board at all student check-in tables | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sponsorship Level Board displayed at each sponsor's table | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sponsors indicated on list of employers all students receive at check-in | Yes | Yes | Yes |
