Choose from 9 specialized clinical rotation tracks designed to develop advanced clinical skills across multiple veterinary disciplines. Rotations through the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) and affiliated practices prepare graduates for internships, residencies, and clinical practice.
Select a track that aligns with your career goals and interests. Each track combines core rotations in essential disciplines with elective options to deepen expertise.
Comprehensive small animal medicine and surgery with advanced training in emergency care, anesthesia, and specialty services including dermatology, ophthalmology, and oncology.
View Track →Equine medicine, surgery, and lameness diagnosis with rotations in sports medicine, reproduction, and equine emergency care at specialized facilities.
View Track →Combined rotations across equine and small animal disciplines, ideal for practitioners seeking broad experience in companion and equine practice.
View Track →Bovine medicine, production health, and herd management with rotations in dairy, feedlot operations, and small ruminant/swine production systems.
View Track →Balanced rotations between food animal and small animal disciplines for practitioners interested in mixed animal veterinary practice.
View Track →Combined focus on equine and food animal medicine with advanced training in both disciplines, suited for mixed practice or regional practice settings.
View Track →Balanced rotations across all species including small animal, equine, food animal, exotic, and wildlife medicine for broad clinical exposure.
View Track →Specialized rotations in zoo medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, exotic companion animals, and aquatic species with advanced anesthesia and surgical skills.
View Track →Design a personalized rotation schedule tailored to your specific career interests and learning objectives with guidance from academic advisors.
View Track →Year 4 clinical rotations prepare you for the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program (VIRMP) and specialized graduate training pathways.
The matching program connects qualified graduates with internship and residency positions across accredited veterinary institutions and specialty services nationwide.
Learn More →Board-certified specialists provide one-on-one mentorship, letter writing, and career guidance to support your transition into internship and residency training.
Access to UC Davis specialty services in surgery, oncology, cardiology, neurology, emergency medicine, and exotic animal medicine during your rotations.
Year 4 clinical rotations are critical for developing the expertise, confidence, and professional connections needed for a successful veterinary career. Start exploring tracks and planning your rotation schedule.
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