Equine / Large Animal Medicine-Emphasis Specialty Internship

POSITION AVAILABLE NOW

The University of Minnesota, Veterinary Population Medicine Department seeks to fill a 4.5-month large animal internship position with an emphasis on internal medicine, available immediately and extending until Sunday July 13, 2025. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected.

Philosophy of Internship:
The goal of the internship is to provide broad exposure to diagnosis and treatment of horses and other large animal species with a variety of surgical and medical problems, with an emphasis on large animal medicine. This position is suitable for either a new graduate or a candidate who has completed a prior internship or who has practice experience, and will of particular value for a candidate interesting in pursuing specialty training in large animal internal medicine. It may be possible to convert this position into a large animal internal medicine residency for the right applicant. Support appropriate to the experience level of the candidate will be provided by your supervising faculty. We provide a welcoming atmosphere to learn and value good clinical problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.

Duties:
This position allows for primary case responsibility with faculty support. Primary duties include admission, evaluation, therapy, and management of patients. Additional responsibilities include supervision and teaching of senior veterinary students, participation in patient rounds, and assistance with student teaching and clinical laboratories. The intern will also participate in supplementary learning opportunities such as journal club and seminars alongside faculty and residents. Emergency duty is required, and is shared with the other medicine and surgery house officers and includes overnight, weekend, and holiday responsibilities. A salary supplement is paid for after-hours emergency cases. Horses are the primary focus of the hospital practice, and the medicine caseload is currently composed of approximately 75% horses and 25% farm animals. The equine population is diverse, consisting of both pleasure and performance horses of all breeds. Farm animal cases are typically pets or animals of high value, meaning that the emphasis is on individual care. Experience with farm animal species is not required as guidance and mentorship will be provided, but a commitment to excellence in the management of these patients is expected. https://vmc.umn.edu/services/internal-medicine-large-animal

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Applicants must have graduated from an AVMA accredited school of veterinary medicine (or achieved ECFVG or PAVE certification), passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and Minnesota State licensing exams, and completed a 1-year internship program or equivalent practice experience by the program start date. The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine requires all interns to be licensed and accredited in the state of Minnesota. The open-book licensing exam will take place before the position begins; a self-study book will be provided prior to the start date.

About the Hospital
The Veterinary Medical Center (http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vmc/) offers a full complement of diagnostic modalities including advanced imaging (routine and standing CT, routine and standing MRI, nuclear scintigraphy), videoendoscopy (standing and dynamic overground), ultrasound, intensive care unit, an isolation unit, a foal unit, an on-site full-service accredited laboratory, and certified veterinary technicians that care for hospitalized patients 24 hours per day.

Piper Equine Hospital Tour Video: https://youtu.be/7san8NqGF4E?feature=shared

Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $39,000.00; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

How To Apply
Please complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter, diversity statement and resume.

Please contact Dr. Alex Bianco (bian0031@umn.edu ), with any questions you may have regarding this position.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the University of Minnesota
The Minneapolis/St. Paul area is consistently rated one of the healthiest places in the United States to live. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a vibrant urban campus filled with trees and green spaces, and with all of the amenities and cultural resources a big city has to offer. The State of Minnesota is home to a vibrant recreational and competitive horse community that is supported by the University of Minnesota Leatherdale Equine Center, a 60,000 sq ft state-of-the-art equine medical, educational, and research facility.