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Intern - Food Animal Medicine and Surgery Specialty

CompanyIowa State University
LocationAmes
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide medical and surgical care for food animals and South American camelids in a high-volume clinical setting. Responsibilities include managing emergency duties, participating in clinical rounds, and rotating through various specialized veterinary services.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Division of Higher Education is one of two graduate divisions in the School of Education. The division offers two programs at the Master’s level – Student Affairs and Higher Education. At the doctoral level, the division offers a Ph.D. program in Higher Education and an Ed.D. program in Community College Leadership. The Master’s level program with an emphasis in Student Affairs offers residential-based curriculum for those interested in campus leadership and practice around student development. The Master’s level program with an emphasis in Higher Education is a fully online program with two areas of emphasis: Community College Leadership and Higher Education Administration. Building from the rich Iowa State tradition of preparing leaders and scholars in the field, the division prepares individuals to engage with critical issues in postsecondary education through inquiry into student development, institutional policy, organizational leadership, and educational equity. Drawing upon a range of methods and theories, faculty produce research and scholarship that address the most pressing issues in the field. Further, faculty are committed to developing collaborative relationships with students for development of a scholar-practitioner perspective at the master’s level and an emerging-scholar emphasis at the doctoral level.
About the Role

Position Title:

Intern - Food Animal Medicine and Surgery Specialty

Appointment Type:

Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Iowa State University (ISU) is offering a one year Food Animal Medicine and Surgery specialty internship. The internship is distinguished by a high-volume, diverse caseload for food animals and South American camelids. The caseload is characterized by 65% cattle, 30% small ruminants, and 5% pigs and camelids with a large percentage of the cases being true production livestock in addition to companion and high-value show and genetics livestock. The service additionally performs a large variety of food animal surgeries both elective and emergency.


The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University, Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, and Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine offers a Food Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship program designed to prepare interns for specialty residency and/or obtain further proficiency in Food Animal Medicine and Surgery. The internship program is one year in duration.
Interns will primarily be assigned clinical duty within the Food Animal and Camelid Hospital and will share primary emergency duties with other food animal medicine residents and interns. Emergency duty will be supported by clinical faculty.


 Interns will also have the opportunity to rotate through other clinical services such as equine medicine, theriogenology, food animal field services, radiology, and clinical pathology or additional services depending on intern interests. Interns participate in clinical rounds, seminars, journal club, continuing education programs, and various sections and departmental academic programs. Two weeks are assigned for vacation and/or research opportunities The Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides 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. Iowa State University offers a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages to interns.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Strong interest in food animal and camelid medicine.

 

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 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

Proposed Start Date:

July 15, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Post Docs

Original Posting Date:

June 17, 2026

Posting Close Date:

June 30, 2026

Job Requisition Number:

R19398

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.

 

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.

Key Skills
Food Animal MedicineSurgeryCamelid MedicineEmergency CareClinical RoundsProduction Livestock ManagementVeterinary DiagnosticsSmall Ruminant Care
Categories
HealthcareAgricultureScience & ResearchEducation
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceRetirement BenefitsDefined Benefit PlanDefined Contribution PlanVacation TimeHoliday TimeSick LeaveOnsite ChildcareFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWellbeing Program