Ophthalmology research internship for the 2026-2027 academic year (June 2027-July/August 2027, extension is possible), Univ of WI - Madison Mowat Laboratory, Madison, WI

The Mowat Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine is accepting applications for an ophthalmology research internship for the 2026-2027 academic year (June 2027-July/August 2027, extension is possible). Candidates should hold a DVM, VMD or equivalent. The successful applicant will join the Mowat lab (https://mowat.ophth.wisc.edu/) for a research focused internship, with opportunities to complete a specified number of externship weeks with the ophthalmology clinical service, and/or COPLOW. The research component of the internship will also provide ophthalmic experience as the intern will assist with a longitudinal study of dog aging. This project studies the senses (including vision) and cognitive function of client-owned pet dogs. The intern will be involved in participant communication, study visits with dogs, data management and analysis, mentorship of DVM and undergraduate research assistants, and will have the opportunity to complete oral and/or poster presentations both within the University and nationally. First and/or co-authorship on manuscripts is likely and encouraged. Salary is $38,000/year plus benefits. Candidates should submit a letter of intent (one page), curriculum vitae, a copy (can be unofficial) of their veterinary school transcript and 3-4 letters of reference (no more than 4 will be reviewed) via an online form located here: https://forms.gle/vafDb87BYA1AxcL16. Inquiries about the position can be sent to mowat@wisc.edu. All materials must be received by noon (Eastern US time) on January 12th, 2026. Virtual interviews will be conducted in January-February 2026 and offers made in a similar timeframe as the ACVO Veterinary Ophthalmology residency (VIRMP) offers in early March. Applicants must be citizens of the US, Canada, or Mexico, or currently possess authorization to work in the US (eligibility alone is insufficient).