Residencies

What are the prerequisites for an residency?

Candidates must possess a DVM or equivalent degree prior to their start date. Some residencies may have additional requirements, see specific program descriptions above for more details. Employment is contingent on successful background check.

Do you accept foreign applicants who meet your visa requirements?

LSU Vet Med welcomes all applicants, domestic and foreign, to apply to our residency programs. LSU will work with a foreign candidate to assemble paperwork required for the candidate's visa, however, the candidate is responsible for submitting all necessary visa paperwork on a timely basis. If there is a delay in receiving necessary visa paperwork, the candidate will be responsible for expedited visa fees. Foreign employees are responsible for maintaining a valid visa status throughout their employment.

Do you accept foreign graduates that meet your visa requirements?

LSU Vet Med accepts foreign graduates of both AVMA listed and AVMA accredited veterinary schools as long as the visa requirements mentioned above are met. Please keep in mind that LSU requires a credential evaluation performed by a NACES member for a DVM or equivalent degree that was earned outside of the United States.

Do residents receive any benefits?

LSU classifies interns as University employees. As such, they (and their eligible dependents) qualify for the LSU employee benefits. LSU Vet Med also provides workers compensation and malpractice insurance coverage. Salary is payable in monthly increments on the last working business day of each month. Retirement contributions are withheld from each paycheck. No social security tax is withheld. Federal and state income tax is withheld. The University offers accrual of annual time off following either the University accrual rate (14 hours per month with a maximum accumulation of 176 hours) or the Civil Service Schedule rate (8 hours per month with no maximum accumulation).  Sick time off accrual is 8 hours per month.

May I schedule a visit to LSU Vet Med?

If you are interested in a particular internship and would like inquire regarding a possible visit, please first make sure that the position is available by checking on www.virmp.org, and then you can contact the Program Director of that position. Keep in mind that some services cannot accommodate visitors and may only schedule a skype interview if necessary.