Search for DVM jobs
The Veterinary Career Network is the job search platform currently utilized by the College. Employers can list job opportunities, while students can upload resumes and explore employment options. The AVMA Veterinary Career Center also provides career guidance and valuable resources to help you develop and manage a successful career. Explore these resources today!
Handshake at the University of Minnesota (formerly known as GoldPass) is a career network for students, alumni, and employers with local, national, and international opportunities.
Search for employment at the University of Minnesota.
Licensures
DVM students must pass both state and national board licensing exams in order to practice. The national exam is called the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination and is offered in the fall and the spring. Those wishing to practice in Minnesota must also take the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine licensing exam. Information regarding licensure in other states can be found National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Additional licensing requirements may vary from state to state. The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine requires criminal background checks as part of it's licensing process for both new and existing veterinarians. Please check with any state you are considering practicing in for specific details.
National and State Veterinary Memberships
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Membership Information
- Look up other state membership associations
Applied Business Certificate
If you are interested in running your own business after graduation, learn more about enrolling in the Applied Business Certificate course offered by the College of Continuing & Professional Studies.