Internship Examples

Internship Examples

Jennifer Rommel DVM

Jennifer Rommel DVM is a 1994 graduate of the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school, she initially worked in both large and mixed-animal practices and later, became more interested in companion animal medicine. Several years into small animal practice, she found that clients needed a great deal of help with their pet’s behavior problems and she did not always have the answers. Many clients were frustrated with the results of incorrect behavior information either taken from books or given by others with no qualifications in the field. Some were considering relinquishment of their pet and this gave her the impetus to take her first continuing education course in behavior medicine.

Jennifer decided to specialize in the field of companion animal behavior because of her passion for the subject. Early on, she recognized that a broader knowledge base in psychology, animal learning, and ethology would be necessary to provide the best care for her patients. Therefore, she is currently working towards certification as an Applied Animal Behaviorist and is busy meeting the rigorous requirements. She is completing a Masters degree in Experimental Psychology and is enrolled in a mentored intern program with Nancy Williams, CAAB (Associate). The internship has enabled Jen to work with hundreds of cases under supervision to prepare for her own practice. (ChesapeakePetProblems.com)