Residency - Radiation Oncology

Position Title:
Residency - Radiation Oncology
Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee
Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is now accepting applications for a Resident in Veterinary Radiation Oncology at the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center (LVMC). The LVMC offers specific training programs designed to prepare residents for active careers in academia or specialty practice and for certification by the appropriate specialty college. The residency employment terms are renewed annually within the three year program duration, contingent on available funding.
Residents will follow specific program guidelines in a residency Veterinary Radiation Oncology Residency program that has been approved by the American College of Veterinary Radiology and may rotate through various internal and external specialty areas specific to their program's requirements. Residents are expected to provide backup duties in emergency cases, along with weekend and after-hours obligations. Residents participate in clinical rounds, morbidity and mortality and pathophysiology seminars, as well as various section and departmental academic programs. Attendance and participation in the seminar component of the training program is required by all residents.
Required Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy in compliance with the Controlled Substances Registration Act will be required prior to clinical practice
• Licensure by the State of Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine upon employment start date
• Completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery or practice equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a research project or research experience in veterinary oncology.
• Publication Record.

Proposed Start Date:
July 15, 2024
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
June 30, 2025
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on "Apply" and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.
Original Posting Date:
March 4, 2024
Posting Close Date:
March 17, 2024
Job Requisition Number:
R13914