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The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is now accepting applications for a Resident at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). The LVMC offers specific training programs designed to prepare residents for active careers in academia or specialty practice and for certification by the appropriate specialty college. The residency employment terms are renewed annually within the three-year program duration, contingent on available funding and performance.

Residents will follow specific program guidelines and may rotate through various internal and external specialty areas specific to their program’s requirements.  Residents are expected to provide backup duties in emergency cases, along with weekend and after-hours obligations. Residents participate in clinical rounds, morbidity and mortality and pathophysiology seminars, as well as various section and departmental academic programs. Attendance and participation in the seminar component of the training program is required by all residents. 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. 

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• 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
• Meets all requirements as advertised in the Veterinary Intern and Resident Matching Program (VIRMP) which the candidate has been matched with

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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 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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