Student Trainee (Veterinary)
Pathways Intern Program Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet Pathways Intern Program Eligibility Requirements as shown below by the closing date of the announcement. Spring 2021 graduates will be required to provide proof of continued enrollment in the form of transcripts, acceptance letter or other appropriate documentation for Summer 2021 or Fall 2021 at the time of tentative selection. If no proof of continued enrollment is provided at that time, you will no longer be eligible for this internship. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment from a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. Applicants must be seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) and be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or equivalent) to qualify for the intern program and to stay throughout the duration of their intern program. If your school uses an alternate grading system, you must submit proof and explanation of the grading system with your application or you will not be considered for this position. The duties of the position must be related to the student's academic field of study or career interests. Position
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet position qualifications requirements as shown below at the time of appointment. Entrance on duty dates for appointment may be made as early as March 15, 2021 through July 19, 2021. The agency must be able to verify that the education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed. GS-02:
Completion of high school or possession of a GED diploma. GS-03:
Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study. GS-04:
Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. GS-05:
Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in pre-veterinary studies or related disciplines appropriate to the position (chemistry, biology, microbiology, zoology, animal nutrition, animal science, etc.) GS-07:
Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent field of study obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA) OR have met superior academic achievement (SAA) requirements in addition to completing a bachelor's degree. (SAA may be met by one of the following three methods:
(1) class standing - be in the upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university or major subdivision; (2) grade point average - 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note:
membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision)). GS-09:
Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent field of study obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The AVMA web site has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools. NOTE:
Grades recruited for are the GS-02 to the GS-09, however, not every USDA agency and location will select for all or any grades. Selections will be made according to agency needs.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants must meet Pathways Intern Program Eligibility Requirements as shown below by the closing date of the announcement. Spring 2021 graduates will be required to provide proof of continued enrollment in the form of transcripts, acceptance letter or other appropriate documentation for Summer 2021 or Fall 2021 at the time of tentative selection. If no proof of continued enrollment is provided at that time, you will no longer be eligible for this internship. Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment from a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. Applicants must be seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) and be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.5 or equivalent) to qualify for the intern program and to stay throughout the duration of their intern program. If your school uses an alternate grading system, you must submit proof and explanation of the grading system with your application or you will not be considered for this position. The duties of the position must be related to the student's academic field of study or career interests. Position
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet position qualifications requirements as shown below at the time of appointment. Entrance on duty dates for appointment may be made as early as March 15, 2021 through July 19, 2021. The agency must be able to verify that the education was completed successfully before the applicant can be appointed. GS-02:
Completion of high school or possession of a GED diploma. GS-03:
Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study. GS-04:
Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. GS-05:
Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in pre-veterinary studies or related disciplines appropriate to the position (chemistry, biology, microbiology, zoology, animal nutrition, animal science, etc.) GS-07:
Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent field of study obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA) OR have met superior academic achievement (SAA) requirements in addition to completing a bachelor's degree. (SAA may be met by one of the following three methods:
(1) class standing - be in the upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university or major subdivision; (2) grade point average - 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR (3) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note:
membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision)). GS-09:
Completion of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent field of study obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The AVMA web site has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools. NOTE:
Grades recruited for are the GS-02 to the GS-09, however, not every USDA agency and location will select for all or any grades. Selections will be made according to agency needs.
- Department:
0799 Veterinary Student Trainee - Salary Range:
$10.53 to $28.42 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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