Intern - Large Animal Rotating

Position Title:
Intern - Large Animal Rotating

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The intern will rotate through six 2-week clinical rotations: Equine medicine, Equine surgery, Equine Field Service (2-weeks), Food animal, Equine Theriogenology (4-weeks) and Overnights. Anesthesia and Farrier rotations are included for recent graduates. During Overnight rotations (12-hour shift/night) the intern will collaborate with overnight support staff to manage food animal and equine inpatients under the indirect/direct supervision of the case’s primary house officer/attending clinician. Interns will participate in on-call (total ~10-15%/year for equine and food animal) and educational events. Intern topic rounds occur bi-monthly. Career goals will be considered during rotation scheduling. For more information please contact the program director, Jarrod Troy [email protected].  

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy in compliance with the Controlled Substances Registration Act will be required prior to clinical practice.
• Licensure by the State of Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine upon employment start date.

Department/Program & College Description:

The LVMC is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide specialized care and comprehensive medical and surgical services for companion and large animals throughout Iowa and surrounding states. Our clinicians, residents, interns, technicians, staff, and senior veterinary students work collaboratively to provide 24-hour, high-quality care to animal patients.  As the nation’s first public veterinary school, Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine takes pride in its heritage while shaping the future of veterinary professional practice, education, research and service.

Iowa State University is a global and culturally diverse university committed to providing an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment for both learning and employment. We know that diversity in experience and perspective is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and building an inclusive academic community. At Iowa State, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituents. The university has an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in Iowa State University’s Principles of Community .

Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college towns  in the nation.  For more information on the college and Ames, please go to our Employment Opportunity Profile .

Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted one of the best college towns  in the nation.  For more information on the college and Ames, please go to our Employment Opportunity Profile . 

 

Proposed Start Date:
September 25, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
August 25, 2023

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:
R12781