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Registered Veterinary Technician roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and oversees your training plan at the host veterinary employer.
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Veterinary Intern
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department is dedicated to the well-being and care of all its patients. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians.
What we want
The Veterinary Interns, under general supervision, are licensed veterinarians who rotate through various veterinary specialty and service areas, usually for a duration of 2 to 4 weeks each. Veterinary Interns are expected to examine, diagnose, treat and manage patients. Veterinary Interns interact with clients (animal owners), teach veterinary students, and generate income for the teaching hospital. The Veterinary Intern internship will last one year.
What you need to know
Salary: Starting at $45,000/year and will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to diagnose and treat veterinary diseases.
- Outstanding entry-level medical knowledge.
- Ability to care for patients, in collaboration with a medical team.
- Willingness and skill in instructing students.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- State of Texas Veterinary License. Must have a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and the Texas State Board examination.
Preferred Qualifications
- A graduate of College of Veterinary Medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or having certification by the AVMA’s education commission for foreign veterinary graduates (ECFVG) or the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence (PAVE).
Responsibilities
- Clinical rotations: Under supervision, examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients. Conducts case management and procedures with supervision. Communicates and interacts with clients regarding patient status, diagnoses, and procedures.
- Training: Contributes to the training of graduate and undergraduate students. Obtains post-graduate training under the supervision of licensed veterinary specialists.
- Rounds: Participates in topic and patient rounds.
- Academic: Completes an academic project during internship.
- Seminar Presentation: Prepares and delivers one high quality seminar to colleagues in their academic department.
- Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
- Other Requirements or Other Factors: Stands on feet for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift or move objects and/or animals of medium weight. Works beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. The Intern will be directly supervised 85% of the time. The Intern will be supervised by boarded specialist while having primary case care responsibility for complex cases. Additionally, the Intern will have the opportunity to interact with more than 49 small animal faculty members, 30 large animal faculty, and 30 interns and residents in the VMTH.
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Job Title
Veterinary Intern
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
The Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department is dedicated to the well-being and care of all its patients. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians.
What we want
The Veterinary Interns, under general supervision, are licensed veterinarians who rotate through various veterinary specialty and service areas, usually for a duration of 2 to 4 weeks each. Veterinary Interns are expected to examine, diagnose, treat and manage patients. Veterinary Interns interact with clients (animal owners), teach veterinary students, and generate income for the teaching hospital. The Veterinary Intern internship will last one year.
What you need to know
Salary: Starting at $45,000/year and will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.
Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to diagnose and treat veterinary diseases.
- Outstanding entry-level medical knowledge.
- Ability to care for patients, in collaboration with a medical team.
- Willingness and skill in instructing students.
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- State of Texas Veterinary License. Must have a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and the Texas State Board examination.
Preferred Qualifications
- A graduate of College of Veterinary Medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or having certification by the AVMA’s education commission for foreign veterinary graduates (ECFVG) or the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence (PAVE).
Responsibilities
- Clinical rotations: Under supervision, examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients. Conducts case management and procedures with supervision. Communicates and interacts with clients regarding patient status, diagnoses, and procedures.
- Training: Contributes to the training of graduate and undergraduate students. Obtains post-graduate training under the supervision of licensed veterinary specialists.
- Rounds: Participates in topic and patient rounds.
- Academic: Completes an academic project during internship.
- Seminar Presentation: Prepares and delivers one high quality seminar to colleagues in their academic department.
- Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
- Other Requirements or Other Factors: Stands on feet for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift or move objects and/or animals of medium weight. Works beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. The Intern will be directly supervised 85% of the time. The Intern will be supervised by boarded specialist while having primary case care responsibility for complex cases. Additionally, the Intern will have the opportunity to interact with more than 49 small animal faculty members, 30 large animal faculty, and 30 interns and residents in the VMTH.
Why Texas A& M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Registered Veterinary Technician
Verify your credentials translate to U.S. standards
State veterinary licensing boards don't automatically recognize international credentials. Confirm your veterinary technology diploma maps to an accredited U.S. program before approaching host employers, so your training plan reflects a genuine skills gap, not a credential mismatch.
Match your career stage to the right J-1 category
The Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a veterinary technology program. The Trainee category fits you if you graduated within the past year or have at least one year of post-degree professional experience in animal health.
Build a training plan around clinical skill gaps
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan before issuing the DS-2019. Map specific clinical competencies you'll develop at the host practice, such as anesthesia monitoring, diagnostic imaging, or surgical assistance, so the plan satisfies sponsor review.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-compatible host employers
Not every veterinary practice understands the host-employer role under the J-1 visa framework. Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. veterinary employers already familiar with exchange visitor programs, saving you the time of educating unprepared hiring managers.
Confirm the host employer has no E-Verify conflicts
Some J-1 program categories require host employers to use E-Verify to confirm work authorization. Ask your prospective host clinic whether they're enrolled before your designated sponsor finalizes the training agreement and issues your DS-2019.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
J-1 Trainee participants from countries with exchange visitor skills lists, or whose programs are government-funded, may face a two-year home residency requirement. Determine your status before accepting a host offer, since it affects any future H-1B visa or green card timeline.
Registered Veterinary Technician J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Registered Veterinary Technicians?
The category depends on where you are in your career. If you're currently enrolled in an accredited veterinary technology program, the Intern category applies. If you've already graduated and have relevant professional experience, the Trainee category is the correct fit. Your designated sponsor organization, not your host employer, makes the final determination and issues your DS-2019 accordingly.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the veterinary clinic or a separate organization?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the veterinary clinic itself. The clinic where you work is your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors your training plan compliance, and serves as the official point of contact with the State Department throughout your program.
How do I find veterinary employers that understand the J-1 host-employer role?
Many veterinary practices haven't hosted J-1 exchange visitors before and aren't familiar with the training plan requirements or their obligations as a host site. Migrate Mate lets you filter for U.S. employers with exchange visitor experience, so you're connecting with practices that already know what the host-employer role involves and are prepared to fulfill it.
Does my state veterinary license affect J-1 Trainee eligibility for this role?
J-1 Trainee status doesn't require you to hold a U.S. state license, since the program is structured as supervised training, not independent licensed practice. You'll work under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian or veterinary technician at the host site. State licensing requirements apply only if you intend to practice independently after your J-1 program concludes.
Can the two-year home residency requirement prevent me from staying in the United States after my J-1 program?
Yes, it can. If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This means you must return home for two years before applying for an H-1B or adjusting status, unless you obtain a waiver from USCIS. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting a host offer.