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Comparative Theriogenology Specialty Internship

Comparative Theriogenology Specialty Internship

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Michigan State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
736 Wilson Rd
East Lansing, Michigan 48824,
United States

1 position

Inclusive Dates of Program: 7/14/2025-7/13/2026.

Please submit all application packets to Dr. Viviane Gomes (leitegom@msu.edu), and Erika Flinn (flinneri@msu.edu). Review of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled.


Employment Information

Salary: $32,500

Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation: Comprehensive faculty benefits are provided as indicated below.

Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental packages are available, and premiums will vary. Professional liability coverage provided.

Vacation: paid vacation

Is a contract required? Yes

Is a non-compete clause required? Yes

Is a state license required? Yes. If yes, what is the licensure fee? $52 for veterinarian clinical academic limited licensure, $93.70 for controlled substance licensure.

Prerequisites other than being a Graduate of a College of Veterinary Medicine

  • DVM or equivalent.
  • Passed NAVLE examination (by time of start date).
  • Licensure to practice in the state of Michigan, including a Veterinary License or Clinical Academic Limited license, as well as a Controlled Substance license.

Requirements for Application

    • Veterinary School Official Transcript
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Letter of Intent
    • Name and contact information for 3 references
    • Proof of passing NAVLE score (include PDF of report/score)

Additional information for graduates of universities outside of the United States and Canada

United States Citizens and Canadian and Mexican Citizens that qualify for a TN Visa may apply. Must have graduated from an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine or have successfully completed the ECFVG.


Visa Sponsorship

If you will require visa sponsoring or are unsure about your work status, please contact our office prior to applying. Please be aware that some programs accept applications ONLY from citizens of the United States (or Canada if a Canadian program) or from applicants who possess permanent residency status at the time of application.


Program Details

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Michigan State University (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a Theriogenology Specialty Internship position outside of the matching program for the 2025-2026 year.

This is a comprehensive multispecies program designed to provide a strong foundation in Comparative Theriogenology. The intern will gain hands-on experience with both small and large domestic species, with focus on canine and equine reproduction. Opportunities are also planned for exposure to reproductive cases involving other domestic animals, such as cattle and small ruminants, as well as zoo animal species. In addition, the intern will have the opportunity to work with wild and zoo animal reproductive specimens through elective rotations. The program also includes exposure to fields complementary to Theriogenology such as small animal emergency and critical care, as well as large animal internal medicine and neonatology. Depending on the intern’s specific interests, availability, and licensing, there may be opportunities to engage with equine and production animal breeding programs at MSU South Campus Animal Farms.

The intern will work closely with two Theriogenologists, Drs. Viviane Gomes and Julie Strachota, and a Reproductive Pathologist, Dr. Dalen Agnew. Clinical experience will be gained through supervised case management and participation in educational activities, including pre-clinical and clinical teaching of veterinary nursing and DVM students, intern/resident seminars, and rounds. Opportunities for participation in reproductive-focused research may also be available. The MSU Theriogenology Internship Program will provide a diverse educational experience that will prepare the intern for specialty private practice, advanced graduate studies, or clinical residency training leading to board certification in Theriogenology.

Duties will include:

  • Primary patient responsibility and service duty on Small Animal, Equine, and Food Animal Theriogenology.
  • Working directly with faculty, residents, nurses, veterinary students, and veterinary nursing students in the service areas assigned.
  • Completing laboratory training to develop various sample processing skills pertaining to Theriogenology.
  • Full participation in instructional opportunities and responsibilities such as pre-clinical and clinical teaching, seminars, and rounds.

Applicants are not required to visit MSU as part of the application. A Zoom interview may be a part of the application/selection process.

Interested applicants are invited to email Dr. Viviane Gomes at leitegom@msu.edu. CVM Core Value of Diversity: We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are values, respected, provided opportunity and to flourish and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The College's vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at https://cvm.msu.edu/about/strategic-planning-2021-26/goals to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine’s goals, strategies, and progress.

Michigan State University is located on one of the nation's largest and most beautiful campuses, and the University is home to a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, teachers, and leaders. East Lansing’s collegiate atmosphere is complimented by low cost of living with convenient access to large cultural centers such as Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit and Chicago. East Lansing and surrounding communities provide excellent public-school systems. In addition, Michigan, the Great Lakes State, with its numerous inland lakes and rivers, state and national parks, national lakeshores, world-class golf courses, and ample snowfall offers a broad variety of seasonal outdoor recreational activities. Visit the Pure Michigan© website Pure Michigan | Official Travel & Tourism Website for Michigan for more details.


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