Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Julia Montgomery, julia.b.montgomery@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

12 months or less

Hiring Range

$45,000 - $45,000 Position is contingent upon available funding.

Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by March 15, 2026, to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. In addition, email or mail an official transcript from the veterinary school you attended to the following address:

Emily McCool
2065 W Farm Rd
Stillwater, OK 74078

Email Dr. Emily McCool at esharpe@okstate.edu.

About this Position

The Oklahoma State University, College of Veterinary Medicine is accepting applications for a specialty internship in ophthalmology. This is a 12-month clinical program designed to provide advanced clinical training in ophthalmology and prepare the individual to be highly qualified and competitive for advancement in ophthalmology training. The ophthalmology service is a busy service that provides training in comparative ophthalmology. The ophthalmology service has an active small and large animal caseload; therefore, a strong interest in equine ophthalmology is expected by all applicants. The candidate will work under the supervision of a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, Dr. Emily McCool, with intermittent supervision from locum ophthalmologists. The ophthalmology service is also supported by two full-time ophthalmology technicians.  

Program Expectations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Participate in clinical and laboratory instruction of veterinary students.

- Participate in clinical service to aid patients, clients, and referring veterinarians, including back-up for the small animal and large animal emergency services at the Boren Veterinary Medical Hospital.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

House officer rounds (journal club, histopathology rounds, and textbook or slide review) and House Officer Seminars are a part of the didactic training. Participation in a retrospective or prospective research project related to veterinary ophthalmology is encouraged.

EMERGENCY DUTY:

Emergency service responsibilities after hours, weekends, and holidays are provided by the small animal emergency and critical care service and their associated house officers. In general, the ophthalmology intern will provide back-up (not primary care) to the small animal emergency service, however, primary emergency care is expected for established ophthalmology patients. The ophthalmology intern will also provide care for ophthalmology-related large animal emergencies, in cooperation with a large animal resident/intern.

Employment Information

SALARY: $45,000/annually

BENEFITS: Benefits include sick leave and medical insurance. Medical insurance begins the first day of the month following your employment date. Depending on the coverage you select, you may be charged a monthly fee for your medical insurance. For more information about OSU insurance benefits, go to http://hr.okstate.edu/benefits.

Professional liability is covered by the Tort Claims Act.

As part of the OSU Employee Wellness Program, interns have access to a wide range of programs including a university-paid fitness membership to the Colvin Center and the Seretean Wellness Center. Both facilities offer equipment, classes, and recreational activities. For more information, visit the OSU Department of Wellness website at http://wellness.okstate.edu/programs/employee-wellness.

VACATION: In addition to the benefits listed above, you will be allowed two weeks (10 weekdays) of annual leave and one additional week during the Christmas or New Year holidays. Leave dates must be approved by faculty member.

INTERVIEW DAYS: The ophthalmology intern will be allotted 5 interview days in order to travel and interview for ophthalmology residency positions.

Conflict of interest policies prohibit intern from practicing veterinary medicine outside of officially assigned duties during internship. Exceptions to this policy must be pre-approved and signed by the department head.

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

• Eligibility for state veterinary licensure
• NAVLE is required
• One-year veterinary internship or equivalent clinical experience

Requirements for Application

• Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. 
• Submit a personal statement of professional goals that addresses experience and qualification for the position and curriculum vitae with application.
• Three letters of reference to be e-mailed by the letter writer to Dr. Emily McCool at esharpe@okstate.edu.
• Email or mail an official transcript from the veterinary school you attended to the following address:

Emily McCool
2065 W Farm Rd
Stillwater, OK 74078

• If you have any other inquiries you may send an email directly to Dr. McCool at esharpe@okstate.edu.

Additional Information about Program

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES: You will be required to pay for a faculty license through the state of Oklahoma. Parking permits are required to park near the teaching hospital. The approximate cost of the permit is $200.00 per academic year. There are also minimal uniform expenses. Successful candidate must also provide proof of current rabies vaccination/booster or adequate titer within the last 2 years.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Successful candidates must pass a criminal and educational background check prior to employment.

GEOGRAPHY: Stillwater is a town of approximately 50,000 located in North Central Oklahoma, approximately 65 miles from both Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Numerous extracurricular activities and facilities are available including camping, hiking, golf, tennis, racquetball, state parks and lakes, theater productions, rodeos, the excitement of Big XII sporting events and more. For more information on Stillwater, you can visit http://www.stillwaterchamber.org.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required Qualifications

• D.V.M. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• One-year veterinary internship or equivalent clinical experience.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Eligibility for Oklahoma Faculty License is required.

  Must have taken and passed the NAVLE.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Excellent communication skills.