Fellowship in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University welcomes applicants for a fellowship in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.

The MSU Large Animal Hospital is the only full-service, 24-hour emergency large animal hospital in Michigan that provides medical procedures, surgery, and continuous care for critically ill animals year-round. It is also the only hospital in the state with board-certified specialists in Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) who have the necessary skills to care for horses, cattle, small ruminants, and pigs. Currently, the Large Animal Hospital has three faculty members who are board certified in ACVECC, with a training program accredited by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. The addition of a fellowship position would allow our institution to expand the LCS training mission for veterinary students and residents and ensure the service mission to our clients and referring veterinarians.

The applicants will be enrolled in an intensive two-year program, participating in large animal emergency procedures, surgery and clinical experience. The program involves 60 ECC-focused weeks where they will engage in clinical practice, and their time off clinics will allow for up to 34 immersion weeks in medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, neurology, ophthalmology, and independent study to fulfill the ACVECC requirements. The fellowship will also allow participation in a directed research project to fulfill the requirements for publication by the ACVECC. At the end of the program, it is expected that the candidate will have fulfilled the credential requirements to apply for board certification in the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.

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MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Other-DVM or Equivalent

Minimum Requirements

DVM, Residency Trained (credentials completed) for ACVS/ECVS phase II/final examination or the ACVIM-LA specialty exam, eligible for registration for veterinary practice in the state of Michigan.

Required Application Materials

• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• CV
• Name and contact information of three references
• Teaching Philosophy
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement

Special Instructions

Please direct all inquiries to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Amelia Munsterman by emailing munster4@msu.edu.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/27/2023

Summary of Physical Demands

• Lifting/carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more

Summary of Health Risks

• Work with animals and unfixed animal tissue

Website

https://cvm.msu.edu/lcs

Department Statement

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (LCS) is educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, conducting research that improves the lives of animals and humans, and providing the finest clinical services available.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Apr 21, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 21, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time