Instructor/Resident-Fixed Term

Position Summary

Michigan State University’s Diagnostic Imaging Residency is a comprehensive three-year program designed to provide advanced training in veterinary diagnostic imaging, fulfilling the residency requirements of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR). We are excited to invite applications for one residency position beginning July 12, 2027.

The successful candidate will hold a veterinary degree (DVM or equivalent) and demonstrate a strong interest in advanced training in diagnostic imaging. Completion of a rotating internship in either small or large animal medicine/surgery or equivalent clinical experience is required. Additional clinical experience beyond a one-year internship or a prior diagnostic imaging internship is highly desired.

Residents rotate through large and small animal radiology, ultrasound, and advanced imaging in accordance with ACVR standards. Training is conducted under the supervision of three onsite radiologists, one third year, and one second year diagnostic imaging resident. Additional support is provided by three remote radiologists.

Residents will join a highly skilled and collaborative diagnostic imaging team that includes seven veterinary technicians trained in diagnostic imaging, five radiographers, and a veterinary assistant. Among this talented group, we have two trained sonographers and two MRI technologists who contribute to an exceptional learning environment. Our state-of-art diagnostic imaging section features three small animal and one large animal digital radiography suites, a digital fluoroscope, a 64-slice CT scanner, three ultrasound machines, a gamma camera for nuclear imaging, and a newly installed 3T MRI scanner.

Diagnostic imaging residents actively participate in weekly known case conference (KCC) rounds, journal club, and clinical case rounds carried out by the diagnostic imaging service. Residents also play an integral role in teaching DVM and technologist students, interns, and fellow residents, through hands-on clinical instruction and the presentation of at least three required seminars. Additional opportunities to participate in didactic teaching are available and strongly encouraged.

Residents participate in weekly house officer seminars and case presentations that promote interdisciplinary learning and professional growth. Each year, they present one to two 50-minute seminars on a selected topic, enhancing both their teaching and communication skills.

Research productivity is both encouraged and integral to the residency experience. Completion of the program requires one first-author manuscript, designed to enhance residents’ engagement with the literature and strengthen their scientific writing skills. Each resident collaborates with a faculty mentor who offers comprehensive guidance in clinical, seminar, and research activities.

Residents are provided time away from clinical responsibilities to author manuscripts and prepare for board examinations. Opportunities to attend conferences related to diagnostic imaging will be provided, with a yearly stipend that may be used toward conference registration, travel, or membership fees.

Weekly duty hours are typically 45-50 hours.

The selected candidate will be appointed as an Instructor/Resident in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences. No formal course work is included in the program. Full faculty benefits, which include comprehensive medical/dental packages are available, and premiums will vary. There is also an optional base retirement plan available after completing 24 FTE (full-time equivalent) service months of continuous employment if you work 50% time or more, and for nine (9) months or longer. Professional liability coverage and vacation days are provided.

Appointments are for a calendar year, renewable each year based on satisfactory progress until completion of the program. Residents will receive performance reviews biannually at minimum. Additional reviews will take place as necessary or as requested. Criteria assessed will include clinical abilities, teaching abilities, scholarly activities, professional conduct, interpersonal skills, and compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

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

Terminal -Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Minimum Requirements

The successful candidate will hold a veterinary degree (DVM or equivalent) and demonstrate a strong interest in advanced training in diagnostic imaging. Completion of a rotating internship in either small or large animal medicine/surgery or equivalent clinical experience is required. Additional clinical experience beyond a one-year internship or a prior diagnostic imaging internship is highly desired.

Required Application Materials

Application materials:

• Your Contact Information
• School Granting your Veterinary Degree
• Special Disciplinary Interest
• Your Current Position
• Publications, research or other pertinent experience
• Post-DVM Training Programs Completed
• Work Authorization

• • At this time, Michigan State University is only able to accept residency trainees that are citizens or legal permanent residents (green card holders) of the United States, and individuals eligible for a TN visa from Mexico or Canada.

Transcripts

You will enter information into your application packet for each veterinary school you attended. If you attended a separate school for your clinical year, you should make an entry for your clinical year school. You will provide the following information:

• School Name
• Location
• Degree
• GPA (If your school does not provide GPA, enter NA)
• Class Rank (If your school does not provide class rank, enter NA)
• Academic Honors
• PDF of your official transcript

All transcripts must be submitted by the applicant via email. You must provide a scanned copy of your OFFICIAL transcript or an official electronic transcript in PDF format. DO NOT provide your institution’s web-based academic record or a document stating it is not an official transcript. Make sure that all critical and identifying marks have been scanned and are legible. These include the institution's name, your name, the names of your courses, and the grades you have received. It is important that you scan both the front and back of your transcript. All transcripts not in English must be translated into English by a Certified Translation Service. You are responsible for ensuring your transcripts meet the requirements.

Personal Statement

You will upload a personal statement in PDF format. Your personal statement should be one to two pages in length and discuss your expectations of an internship/residency program and your future professional goals. In addition, we encourage you to describe your anticipated contributions to your matched institution. These may include life experiences, background, past activities or unique personal characteristics that would contribute to the program in meaningful ways.

Curriculum Vitae

Three (3) Letters of Reference directly from reference. 

Proof of passing NAVLE score.

Special Instructions

*Materials should be emailed to Dr. Shayna Streu (streusha@msu.edu) “Diagnostic Imaging Residency Application Packet (Name)” in the subject line. 

Applications deadline: November 19, 2026

Results Date: No later than January 8, 2027

Questions regarding the application process or the program may be directed to Dr. Shayna Streu (streusha@msu.edu).

Summary of Health Risks

Works with animals and unfixed animal tissue.

Website

https://cvm.msu.edu/scs

Department Statement

We believe veterinarians make the world a better place. The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (SCS) is committed to educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, conducting research that improves the lives of animals and humans, and bringing our skills and knowledge together to provide the best clinical services available.

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences offers graduate programs through the Comparative Medicine and Integrative Biology program, a residency program, a DVM degree, a veterinary nursing program, and specialty continuing education for practicing veterinarians.

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.