The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine and VMDL are accepting applications for a three-year residency in veterinary clinical and diagnostic microbiology beginning Sept. 1.
Based within the Department of Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences, this residency provides advanced training in veterinary microbiology within a high-volume, nationally recognized diagnostic laboratory. Residents work alongside four American College of Veterinary Microbiologists diplomates representing nearly every microbiology subspecialty, including bacteriology/mycology, virology and immunology.
The program is designed to prepare trainees for board certification through the ACVM in one or more selected subspecialties following requisite post-degree experience. All previous program graduates have successfully passed the ACVM board examination on their first attempt.
The VMDL is Missouri’s only American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians-accredited veterinary diagnostic laboratory and a member of both the National Animal Health Laboratory Network and the Food and Drug Administration Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network. Each year, the laboratory receives approximately 52,000 cases representing domestic, zoo and wildlife species.
Residents gain hands-on experience in diagnostic microbiology while working in a collaborative environment that supports animal health, public health and the veterinary profession.
Candidate qualifications
Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree. Competitive candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong academic performance
- Interest and commitment to veterinary microbiology
- Strong communication skills
- A collaborative work ethic
Missouri veterinary licensure or eligibility is preferred. Internship training is not required, though practice experience is considered beneficial.
Application materials
Applicants should submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent outlining goals and interests
- Academic transcripts
- Three letters of reference
Applications will undergo initial review beginning March 1. The position will remain open until filled.
Contact information
Tamara Gull, DVM, PhD
Chair, Microbiology Residency Search Committee
Veterary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
P.O. Box 6023
Columbia, MO 65205
573-882-0106
tgull@missouri.edu