Resident – Equine Internal Medicine

Position Title

Resident – Equine Internal Medicine

Appointment Type

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, in conjunction with the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, offers a three-year residency program in Equine Internal Medicine designed to prepare residents for board certification through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM).

The program consists of 156 weeks of supervised clinical training and educational experiences under the guidance of ACVIM Large Animal Internal Medicine diplomates.

Residents will participate in advanced equine patient care, clinical teaching, and scholarly activities while developing the knowledge and skills necessary for specialty certification.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and eligible for veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a one-year veterinary internship by the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in Large Animal Internal Medicine.
• Experience teaching or mentoring veterinary students.

Department/Program & College Description

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences within Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is dedicated to excellence in veterinary education, clinical service, and research. Faculty, residents, and staff work collaboratively to advance animal health through specialty clinical care, innovative research, and the training of future veterinary professionals.

Department Unit/Website

Veterinary Clinical Sciences - Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

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

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees 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)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing Program

Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

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.

Proposed Start Date

July 15, 2027

Number of Months Employed Per Year

12 Month Work Period

Time Type

Full time

Pay Grade

Post Docs

Original Posting Date

November 2, 2026

Posting Close Date

November 9, 2026

Job Requisition Number

R20162

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General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.