Diagnostic imaging internship
Position from July 15, 2025, to July 14, 2026
The internship
Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) is accepting applications for a one-year veterinary medical imaging internship. Applicants must have a DVM (or equivalent) and a one-year rotating internship or equivalent practice experience. Experience in medical imaging outside of undergraduate education is preferred but not required. The successful individual is expected to be highly motivated and have an interest in pursuing a veterinary radiology residency position.
The internship’s goals are to develop advanced skills in ultrasound and radiograph interpretation through involvement in the daily operations of a medical imaging specialty service. The intern will also gain exposure to CT, nuclear medicine (PET-CT), MRI and fluoroscopy in both small and large animals. There will be the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects as well as to perform clinical research and write a manuscript for publication. This internship is designed to provide the candidate with an advantage in the veterinary radiology residency application process. It will give the successful applicant knowledge and skills that will allow them to move into their residency education seamlessly.
About the WCVM and VMC
The WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre has a substantial medical imaging caseload in small, large and exotic/wildlife patients. The advanced imaging equipment include an 80-slice Toshiba Aquilion Prime CT scanner, GE Discovery MI PET/CT scanner, Millenium MPR/MPS gamma camera with Genie AcQ software, Philips BV Pulsera C-arm fluoroscope, Toshiba Aplio a-series ultrasound machines with multiple specialized probes, and Cannon Plate DR systems for large and small animal radiography. MRI technology includes in-house standing equine MRI in the Ryan-Dube Equine Performance Centre and a 3T small animal MRI suite that is currently under construction.
The Change Health Medical Imaging PACS provides access throughout the WCVM for consultation, diagnosis and teaching on clinical and research cases. The college offers specialty services in small and large animal surgery, small and large animal internal medicine, oncology, critical care, dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology, exotics, nutrition, and rehabilitation and sports medicine. For more information, visit the VMC web site.
Application process
Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 10, 2025. A final decision on the successful applicant will be made by early February 2025 or until a suitable person is identified.
Interested individuals should send a letter of intent, a current CV, copies of transcripts for all institutions attended, and proof of English proficiency (if the applicant is from a non-English speaking educational background). As well, applicants must arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted to:
Charla Penner, Department Office Assistant
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM)
University of Saskatchewan (USask)
Tel: 306-966-7086 | Fax: 306-966-7174
charla.penner@usask.ca