Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Summer Veterinary Internships
Experience veterinary medicine in a global setting through credit-bearing summer courses that combine lectures, laboratories, and hands-on experiential learning—indoors and outdoors—while giving students meaningful veterinary and animal contact experience hours.
Summer 2026 Courses
Companion Animal and Elephant Veterinary Medicine (Thailand)
- Duration: Two weeks
- Credit: 3 credit hours
- Focus: Companion animal medicine alongside elephant veterinary medicine experiences in Thailand
- Learning format: Lectures, labs, hands-on learning in clinical and field settings, with time built in to experience Thailand’s culture and communities
- Learn More and Apply: Visit the Office of Study Abroad website for more information and to apply
Food Animal, Marine, and Wildlife Medicine in the Tropics (Belize)
- Duration: Three weeks
- Credit: 4 credit hours
- Focus: Food animal medicine, marine animal health, and wildlife medicine in Belize
- Learning format: Lectures, labs, hands-on learning, paired with cultural immersion and local experiences throughout the program
- Learn More and Apply: Visit the Office of Study Abroad website for more information and to apply
What You’ll Do
Students can expect a rigorous, engaging experience that reflects MSU CVM’s commitment to preparing future professionals through applied learning.
- Hands-on experiential learning: Structured opportunities to observe and participate in animal and veterinary-related activities
- Academic foundations: Instructor-led lectures and labs that connect field experiences to veterinary science, animal health, and One Health principles
- Veterinary/animal contact experience hours: Documented opportunities that support veterinary school readiness and professional exploration
- Cultural immersion: Explore local traditions, food, history, and daily life while learning alongside peers in a global environment
A One Health Perspective
MSU CVM faculty, staff, and students engage around the world in all aspects of One Health—the interconnected health of animals, people, and the environment. These summer internships build on that global perspective by placing students in settings where veterinary medicine, conservation, food systems, and community health intersect.
Academic Credit and Support
These internships are designed as for-credit academic courses for undergraduate students.
Questions? Contact program director, Dr. Stephen Reichley at stephen.reichley@msstate.edu
