Application Information for 2026-27 House Officer Programs
Instructions for programs NOT participating in VIRMP.
- Please review the program website of your desired position for service-specific instructions on how to apply. Programs recruiting outside of VIRMP may require supplemental materials in addition to those below or have a different application process altogether.
- Please email your Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a letter of intent to the house officer program coordinator. Your letter of intent should describe your professional goals and what you expect from the program you are applying for. Please list the program you are applying for in your subject line.
- Arrange to have an official transcript of your professional (veterinary) coursework sent to the house officer program coordinator. If your transcripts are from a foreign school, please provide an English translation.
- Please request letters of reference from at least three, but not more than four people. At least two of the letters should come from clinical instructors or people who have worked with you in a clinical setting. Letters should be sent from the referee directly to the house officer program coordinator). Please note that we will not initiate requests for references.
Foreign nationals must be eligible for either a TN or J-1 scholar visa, with no bars or home country requirement, for the duration of the program. We will NOT pursue other visa categories. The offer of any house officer position may be withdrawn if written evidence of a visa is not provided by July 1, 2026. Please see the Information for Foreign Applicants page for more information.
You can reach the House Officer Affairs coordinator for all application submissions, or for any questions, at vmthhouseofficerapplication@ucdavis.edu.