Fwd: 2024-25 PGSPCA Internship Application - deadline extended

[Georgette Kelley]

Hi everyone,

Due to the late notice of the PGSPCA Internship application, they have extended the deadline to this Friday, May 10th! I apologize for not sending it out sooner - I’m grateful that they have graciously extended the deadline for you all who are interested.

Best regards,

Georgette Kelley
University of Maryland Pre-Veterinary Society President

umd.pre...@gmail.com

301-653-5154

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From: Faith Weiner <fa...@pgspca.org>
Date: Mon, May 6, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Subject: 2024-25 PGSPCA Internship Application - deadline extended
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Good afternoon. PGSPCA is currently accepting applications for our next pre-veterinary internship cycle, 2024-25. Attached please find the application form; our deadline for receiving applications has been extended to Friday, May 11. We have also shared this opportunity with Dr. Mayo for distribution to pre-vet/ANSC students and others who might be interested. We'd appreciate any suggestions you have on other avenues for spreading the word.

Please forward the application, and the information about the extended deadline, to your members today!

We are proud of our internship program and the students we've helped. Our interns consistently go on to do great things. Several of our earliest interns are now practicing veterinarians (one in Europe!), and many of our more recent interns are attending veterinary schools across the country. Do let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Tamela Terry, President

SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County Inc. (PGSPCA)

P.S. I've included below the program description for use as the introductory language when sharing the attachment.

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Undergraduate Pre-Veterinary Internship with PGSPCA

The SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County (also known as PGSPCA) is now accepting pre-veterinary internship applications for the coming year!! For those looking to improve their animal handling and veterinary assistant skills, as well as learn more about animal welfare, shelter medicine, general pet care, and spay/neuter, this hands-on opportunity is definitely one to consider.

PGSPCA holds several spay-neuter surgery clinics and one vaccine clinic a month (a mix of weekends and weekdays). Onboarding and training occur over the summer and early fall (based on individual availability), and the internship cycle extends into August 2025. Each intern is expected to attend one or two clinics a month. You get to work closely alongside veterinarians and veterinary technicians while enjoying a level of access and exposure that extends beyond that of a general volunteer. Interns are exposed to a variety of companion animals and veterinary procedures, as well as animal welfare policy and protocol. You will learn and regularly practice safe and humane animal restraint techniques and basic veterinary procedures, and you'll have the opportunity to observe surgical procedures up close. You'll also gain valuable insight and experience in customer service and public outreach. Lastly, you'll have the satisfaction of helping animals and owners who really need it.

And as PGSPCA volunteers, clinic interns can get free vaccinations and microchips for their pets, plus discounts on veterinary procedures at our clinic. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved with other aspects of the organization if you so choose, such as fostering, animal transport, cruelty/neglect prevention, and humane education.

Please see the attached application package for details. Applications must be submitted to pgs...@gmail.com by Friday, May 10, 2024. You can contact the same e-mail address if you have questions or concerns.

Unsolicited praise from some of our past interns:

“PGSPCA has greatly influenced my career and who I am as a veterinarian. I’ll forever be grateful for the opportunities [the internship] gave me!”

“I am extremely grateful to the [PGSPCA] clinic… I wouldn’t be here in veterinary school without you.”

“My experiences as a PGSPCA intern allowed me to stand out [as a vet school applicant] ... I am grateful for everything you taught me and I’ll be taking those skills with me to study veterinary medicine.”