Intern - Food Animal Medicine & Surgery


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Job Title: Intern - Food Animal Medicine & Surgery
Location: Ames, Nationwide United States, USA

Company: Iowa State University
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Animal Health
Career Type: Food Services/Hospitality
Job Type: Internship/Summer Work Experience
Salary: competitive
Job Description:

 

Job Description:
 

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
 

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center and Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine, offers an internship program in Food Animal Internal Medicine. The clinical program in food animal and camelid medicine and surgery is designed to provide advanced clinical training on individual animal and herd-based diseases, experience in clinical teaching, exposure to research techniques and the opportunity to conduct clinically oriented research. The training will focus on clinical as well as basic physiological and pathophysiological aspects of domestic food animal and camelids to strengthen the individual's preparation for a food animal and camelid medicine residency or private practice. The program emphasizes management of all ages of animals and classes of production within the purview of the internship. Graduates from the internship are expected to be well prepared for clinical academic careers or for specialty practices.
 

Required Minimum Qualifications:
 

 

DVM, Graduate of an AVMA-accredited College of Veterinary Medicine in the US Licensed or eligible to become licensed in the State of Iowa.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

Previous practice experience
 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

 

Department/Program & College Description:
 

The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center 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.
 

The City of Ames is a university-driven community (pop. 60,000) located 30 miles north of Des Moines, IA on Interstate35. The university has numerous cultural and recreational events and facilities. Ames is consistently ranked as one of the top places to live in the U.S. 
 

 

Proposed Start Date:
 

June 16, 2025

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
 

June 30, 2026

 

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
 



 

Why Choose ISU?

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
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Job Post Date: 06/27/25
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Country: USA

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