Overview
Intern – Food Animal Medicine & Surgery Jobs in Ames, IA at Iowa State University
Title: Intern – Food Animal Medicine & Surgery
Company: Iowa State University
Location: Ames, IA
Position Title
Intern – Food Animal Medicine & Surgery
Appointment Type
Post Doc/Trainee
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. For more details or questions about the residency program, please visit our website at http://www.vetmed.iastate.edu or contact Dr. Vengai Mavangira (vmavang@iastate.edu; 515-294-8716).
Department Unit/Website
https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vcs; https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vmc/employment/internships-residencies
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:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
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
Original Posting Date
April 8, 2025
Posting Close Date
May 5, 2025
Job Requisition Number
R16778
