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The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, is offering a residency training program in veterinary microbiology. The program provides interested veterinarians with a solid, broad base in microbiology through diagnostic casework, course work, seminars, and research. The goals of the program are to produce well-trained, board eligible microbiologists who function effectively in a variety of capacities that ensure human, animal and environmental safety and who are qualified to pursue careers in academia, industry or government. The program will contribute to preparation for certification by the American College of Veterinary Microbiology.

The current salary for the first year of the residency program is $42,000. Continuation of the program is contingent upon mutual satisfaction of both the resident and the faculty mentors. Additional benefits include fully paid health insurance and $1200 per year for travel/professional development. The residency program will be completed within 3 years. Qualified applicants will have a DVM or equivalent degree in veterinary medicine, demonstrate a desire for a career in veterinary microbiology and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A minimum of 1 year of practice or research experience is desirable, but not required. Selection of trainees will be based on prior academic performance and experience, career goals, and letters of recommendation.

MSU VDL is a full-service AAVLD-accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratory that includes microbiology sections (bacteriology, virology, parasitology), pathology (necropsy, histopathology, and clinical pathology), endocrinology, toxicology, and nutrition. The VDL runs more than a million tests a year on samples from food animals, companion animals, and wildlife/exotic species.

Interested individuals must submit (1) a letter of intent stating interests and career goals, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) complete transcripts from all universities/colleges and (4) three letters of recommendation sent by the recommender to:

Charles Folino
Human Resources Manager
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
College of Veterinary Medicine
4125 Beaumont Road
Lansing, MI 48910
Phone: (517) 643-2039
e-mail: folinoch@msu.edu

E-mailed applications will be accepted. To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by Friday, July 1, 2022 for entry into Summer 2022 residency program; applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Position is open until filled.

The Michigan State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Participants must be a citizen of the United States, or US permanent resident (i.e. holding a “green card”), or other foreign national with employment authorization from US Citizenship and Immigration Services valid for and during the program’s period of proposed training without our provision of assistance, support or sponsorship in obtaining employment authorization.

Qualified applicants will have a DVM or equivalent degree in veterinary medicine, demonstrate a desire for a career in veterinary microbiology and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A minimum of 1 year of practice or research experience is desirable, but not required. Selection of trainees will be based on prior academic performance and experience, career goals, and letters of recommendation.