Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 17 Journalists Share Posted February 17 The Racing Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC) has awarded 25 veterinary students externships which will provide experience working alongside racetrack practitioners and regulatory veterinarians. “The success of the racing industry is dependent on the recruitment, availability, and retention of motivated attending and regulatory veterinary professionals to oversee the safety and welfare of its participants,” said RMTC Executive Director Dr. Michael Hardy. “The RMTC will join other equine industry organizations taking an active role in promoting careers in equine veterinary medicine.” The RMTC created the Racing Industry Veterinary Student Externship Program in 2024 with the intention of promoting and providing exposure to and networking opportunities in equine veterinary medicine within the racing industry and to establish a mechanism to identify, recruit, and retain young veterinarians and encourage professional pursuits relevant to horse racing needs for veterinary care and the promotion of enhanced safety and welfare for racehorses. In 2025, the program gained additional industry support, with all 25 externships funded by program sponsors, including AVMA Trust, AAEP Foundation for the Horse, Breeders' Cup Ltd, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, Petvetcare Centers, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Indiana HBPA, Oak Tree Racing Association, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 1S/T Racing, CDI, and The Jockey Club. “We've seen the early success of these veterinary externships and want to support the expansion of this program,” said NYTHA president Tina Marie Bond . “Quality veterinary care is paramount in racing today. It is vital to introduce students to our sport and have them gain critical experience with both regulatory and private veterinarians in a racetrack environment.” The RMTC is a 501(c) 3 organization comprised of 23 industry stakeholder organizations with a shared commitment to engage in research, education, and advocacy for science-based initiatives that promote the health and safety of the racehorse and the integrity of competition. The post RMTC Awards Externships to Veterinary Students appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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