Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency - Clinician Investigator

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Leave and wellness programs

LEAD courses

Access to campus sporting events

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC invites applications for a Clinician Investigator Program. This post-doctoral residency provides clinical training in small animal internal medicine alongside graduate research toward a PhD.

The residency spans at least five years, beginning with three years focused on clinical training and progressing to research in subsequent years. The program emphasizes teaching, clinical service, and research productivity, with a strong expectation of pursuing board

Qualifications

• Must have completed a DVM or equivalent degree.
• One year rotating internship or equivalent post-DVM clinical experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and educate veterinary students, interns, and residents; manage patient care and client communications.
• Attend and participate in daily rounds, journal clubs, and seminars.
• Maintain case and endoscopy logs to track material balance for CI and residency committee.
• Aim to gain acceptance into graduate school by year 1 and complete 2–3 lab rotations by year 2.

Skills

Residency training

Clinical teaching

Research experience

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

One year rotating internship or equivalent post-DVM clinical experience

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

PG191790PD

Position Number

00108720

Position Type

Post Doc

FLSA

Exempt

Departmental Information

Department ID

195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences

Department

195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences

Job City & State

Raleigh, NC

Position Information

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties

The Internal Medicine Clinician Investigator Program provides clinical training in small animal internal medicine and graduate research training toward the PhD degree. The residency portion of the program meets or exceeds the training requirements established by the ACVIM for candidates seeking board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine. The primary objectives of the program are to develop clinical expertise in veterinary internal medicine, gain experience in didactic and clinical teaching, and become proficient in basic and applied research. The duration of the program varies according to each student’s ability to satisfy program requirements, but will be no less than five years, with the residency component of the program comprising the first three years.

The Clinician Investigator Program is structured and rigorous, requires a team-oriented approach, and embodies a spirit of cooperation amongst clinical and basic science faculty. The program was designed to satisfy the needs of those individuals who are seeking a career in academic veterinary medicine, industry, or government. Successful completion of the program is dependent upon attracting candidates of the highest caliber who are capable of excelling in this demanding program. Because of the breadth and complexity of the program, the clinician investigator will participate in a varied group of activities with increasing levels of responsibility. Clinical activity is most intensive in the first year of the program and clinical training is as for an Internal Medicine Residency Program. During the second and third years, both clinical and research responsibilities are scheduled. The remaining years of the program are devoted primarily to research activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include the supervision and education of veterinary students, interns, and other residents; patient care and client communication; and progressively increasing autonomy in diagnostic and therapeutic patient management.
• Attendance and participation in daily case rounds, intern/resident rounds, journal club, advanced medicine rounds, and the House Officer Seminar Program are required.
• Clinician investigators must maintain a case log and endoscopy log to allow the CI and residency committee to determine if seeing an appropriate balance of case material.
• Clinician investigators are expected to gain acceptance into graduate school by January 15th deadline (by year 1 of program), and complete 2-3 laboratory rotations (during years one and two) and identify a graduate mentor by the end of year two.

For specific information on the clinician investigator program, please visit:

https://cvm.ncsu.edu/education/residencies/small-animal-internal-medicine/

For specific information on the residency component of the program, please visit: https://www.acvim.org/

Starting in the second year, clinician investigators are paid bi-weekly instead of monthly. In the fall and spring semesters there is exemption from some taxes but student fees may be owed (approximately 1,300.00/semester, see https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/your-money/tuition-and-fees/graduate-students/ for additional information). There is no exemption from any taxes during the summer semesters.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave
• Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

7am - 7pm, may vary depending on weekends and holidays

Department Required Skills

• One-year rotating internship or equivalent experience is required by the department.
• Applicants must be committed to completing combined small animal internal residency and PhD program. The primary objectives of the Clinician Investigators are to obtain board certification by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal), gain experience in clinical and didactic teaching, and proficiency in basic and applied research through the completion of a PhD program.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Applicants seeking a career in academic veterinary medicine, industry, or government.
• Must have DVM or equivalent degree, and one year rotating internship or equivalent broad-based post- DVM clinical experience.
• For applicants with a degree from a school outside of the U.S., please review this website for information on degree certification: https://www.wes.org/. Final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified. A list of the fees associated with this process can be found here: https://www.wes.org/evaluations-and-fees/.

Required License Or Certification

Eligible for North Carolina Veterinary Licensure and/or faculty certificate under the supervision of the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Health Complex.

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range

$54,000

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date

10/15/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/236306

EEO

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