Instructor/Resident-Fixed Term

About the role

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine offers a four‑year residency in Comparative Ophthalmology. The program provides advanced training in diagnosing, treating, and preventing ophthalmic diseases in small and large animals, prepares residents for ABVO board certification, and strengthens clinical, teaching, and research skills. Residents gain experience in patient care, student instruction, and publishable research, aiming to become evidence‑based clinicians for academic or private ophthalmology practice. No additional degree is awarded. Appointments are annual and renewed based on satisfactory progress; residents receive performance evaluations at least twice yearly. The selected candidate will be appointed as an Instructor/Resident and will work under five faculty ophthalmologists alongside two residents and two VOTS nurses in a service that handles a diverse small and large animal caseload, including exotic and zoo species, within a state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic suite at the MSU Veterinary Medical Center.

Review of applications begins on 11/16/2026.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent ophthalmic diseases in small and large animals.
• Prepare for ABVO board certification while strengthening clinical, teaching, and research skills.
• Provide patient care and student instruction; assist in pre‑clinical laboratories.
• Conduct publishable research; complete at least two first‑author manuscripts.
• Participate in regular house officer seminars, journal and book clubs, and case rounds.
• Present an annual seminar on a topic of choice.
• Take an active role in student teaching and assessment.
• Engage in didactic teaching opportunities as available.
• Undergo performance evaluations covering clinical and teaching performance, research productivity, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and adherence to hospital policies.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (terminal degree).
• Completion of a one‑year internship or equivalent clinical experience.
• Eligibility limited to U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or those eligible for a TN visa from Mexico or Canada.
• Proof of a passing NAVLE score required before the program begins.
• Submission of official transcripts for each veterinary school attended (including any separate clinical year school), with school name, location, degree, GPA (or NA), class rank (or NA), academic honors, and PDF of the transcript; non‑English transcripts must include a certified English translation.
• Provide a one‑page personal statement (PDF) addressing residency expectations, future professional goals, and anticipated contributions to the MSU ophthalmology service.
• Submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of reference sent directly