Intern

Veterinary Position

This position would provide veterinary, including emergency care, to equine patients admitted to Animal Health Center.

Rotating Equine Medicine and Surgery

100% clinical service appointment within the Animal Health Center. This position will rotate between the equine medicine and surgery services. They will rotate emergency duty with other equine residents and interns. This position will work with the Equine faculty to provide care for patients presenting for ongoing medical or surgical problems, preventive care, and emergency treatments. They are responsible for ensuring the treatments prescribed by the faculty are carried out accurately and in compliance with standard practices. This position also monitors and responds to status changes of hospitalized patients under their care. They will maintain records of the veterinary care provided and capture associated fees in compliance with standard practices. While on emergency duty they are responsible for answering calls from veterinarians and clients seeking care for their equine patients at the Animal Health Center. They routinely meet clients at the Animal Health Center after hours, including weekends, to provide emergency care to large animals. In the course of their duties in the hospital they are responsible for educating veterinary students on case management decisions, therapies, and techniques.

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the U.S. at the time they apply for a position at MSU-CVM. Mississippi State University employs only citizens of the US, Canada, and Mexico, nationals of the US, and aliens authorized to work in the US by the time of commencement of the position. Applicants must be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school and have passed the NAVLE licensure examination, or a graduate that has completed the entire ECFVG qualification process by the time of the commencement of this position.

Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service. Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of doctors, staff, and students to provide veterinary care of patients and aid in the instruction of veterinary students and veterinary technology students.

Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands. Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Applicants must apply online at Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.

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