Instructor/Resident-Fixed Term

MSU Careers Details • East Lansing, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Michigan State University’s Diagnostic Imaging Residency is a comprehensive three-year program designed to provide advanced training in veterinary diagnostic imaging, fulfilling the residency requirements of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR). We are excited to invite applications for one residency position beginning July 12, 2027. The successful candidate will hold a veterinary degree (DVM or equivalent) and demonstrate a strong interest in advanced training in diagnostic imaging. Completion of a rotating internship in either small or large animal medicine/surgery or equivalent clinical experience is required. Additional clinical experience beyond a one-year internship or a prior diagnostic imaging internship is highly desired. Residents rotate through large and small animal radiology, ultrasound, and advanced imaging in accordance with ACVR standards. Training is conducted under the supervision of three onsite radiologists, one third year, and one second year diagnostic imaging resident. Additional support is provided by three remote radiologists. Residents will join a highly skilled and collaborative diagnostic imaging team that includes seven veterinary technicians trained in diagnostic imaging, five radiographers, and a veterinary assistant. Among this talented group, we have two trained sonographers and two MRI technologists who contribute to an exceptional learning environment. Our state-of-art diagnostic imaging section features three small animal and one large animal digital radiography suites, a digital fluoroscope, a 64-slice CT scanner, three ultrasound machines, a gamma camera for nuclear imaging, and a newly installed 3T MRI scanner. Diagnostic imaging residents actively participate in weekly known case conference (KCC) rounds, journal club, and clinical case rounds carried out by the diagnostic imaging service. Residents also play an integral role in teaching DVM and technologist students, interns, and fellow residents, through hands-on clinical instruction and the presentation of at least three required seminars. Additional opportunities to participate in didactic teaching are available and strongly encouraged. Residents participate in weekly house officer seminars and case presentations that promote interdisciplinary learning and professional growth. Each year, they present one to two 50-minute seminars on a selected topic, enhancing both their teaching and communication skills. Research productivity is both encouraged and integral to the residency experience. Completion of the program requires one first-author manuscript, designed to enhance residents’ engagement with the literature and strengthen their scientific writing skills. Each resident collaborates with a faculty mentor who offers comprehensive guidance in clinical, seminar, and research activities. Residents are provided time away from clinical responsibilities to author manuscripts and prepare for board examinations. Opportunities to attend conferences related to diagnostic imaging will be provided, with a yearly stipend that may be used toward conference registration, travel, or membership fees. Weekly duty hours are typically 45-50 hours. The selected candidate will be appointed as an Instructor/Resident in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences. No formal course work is included in the program.

Requirements

• Hold a veterinary degree (DVM or equivalent).
• Demonstrate a strong interest in advanced training in diagnostic imaging.
• Completion of a rotating internship in either small or large animal medicine/surgery or equivalent clinical experience.
• Be a citizen or legal permanent resident (green card holder) of the United States, or eligible for a TN visa from Mexico or Canada.
• Proof of passing NAVLE score.

Nice To Haves

• Additional clinical experience beyond a one-year internship.
• A prior diagnostic imaging internship.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through large and small animal radiology, ultrasound, and advanced imaging in accordance with ACVR standards.
• Actively participate in weekly known case conference (KCC) rounds, journal club, and clinical case rounds.
• Play an integral role in teaching DVM and technologist students, interns, and fellow residents through hands-on clinical instruction.
• Present at least three required seminars.
• Participate in weekly house officer seminars and case presentations.
• Present one to two 50-minute seminars on a selected topic each year.
• Engage in research productivity, including the completion of one first-author manuscript.
• Collaborate with a faculty mentor for guidance in clinical, seminar, and research activities.
• Prepare for board examinations.
• Attend conferences related to diagnostic imaging.

Benefits

• Full faculty benefits, which include comprehensive medical/dental packages.
• Optional base retirement plan available after completing 24 FTE (full-time equivalent) service months of continuous employment if you work 50% time or more, and for nine (9) months or longer.
• Professional liability coverage.
• Vacation days.
• Yearly stipend for conference registration, travel, or membership fees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree