Veterinary Externship Reimbursement for NYC (VERN)

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The Veterinary Externship Reimbursement for NYC (VERN) is a reimbursement program designed to address financial barriers often faced by veterinary students wishing to participate in an externship with one of the ASPCA’s New York City-based programs. VERN will reimburse up to $1,000 for a limited number of 3rd and 4th-year veterinary students to offset transportation, lodging, and food costs incurred while completing the externship.

Timeframe

The application process opens on January 2nd, 2024.
2024 applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as funds are available.
Reimbursement of up to $1,000 will be provided for any combination of the following:
- Lodging
- Transportation
- Meals

Eligibility

Individuals currently attending a US AVMA-accredited veterinary school as a 3rd or 4th-year student
Have applied to and been accepted to attend an ASPCA NYC Externship in 2024 (ASPCA Adoption Center Externship, ASPCA Animal Hospital Veterinary Externship, ASPCA Community Medicine Externship, or ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Medicine Externship)
One reimbursement per individual per calendar year.

Additional information:

Please submit your VERN Application after submitting your externship application.
Reimbursement funds are provided after completion of the externship and up to 30 days after submitting the necessary documentation.
Incomplete VERN applications will not be considered.
Contact vetmedtraining@aspca.org with any questions.