VETERINARIAN 3 (Livestock Medicine and Surgery Service Staff Veterinarian) Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 68353)

Description

Department Description

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a contract veterinarian to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, teaching the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.

As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our contract veterinarians are provided the following benefits:

PERSONAL LEAVE

· Vacation – earn up to (3) three weeks per year!

· 14 paid Holidays annually

· Sick Leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)

COMPENSATION

· Competitive pay

BENEFITS

· Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program

INSURANCE

· High quality and low cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.

· UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family.

· Supplemental insurance offered including: additional life, disability, short/long term disability and legal coverage.

Serve as a Staff Veterinarian to provide consistent and quality veterinary care for food animals through the Livestock Medicine and Surgery Service of the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). Provide care for cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. Provide clinical teaching for veterinary students and residents through the clinics and involvement in lecture and laboratory teaching exercises and other educational activities associated with the professional DVM curriculum, or outreach to producers and veterinarians.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

THIS CONTRACT POSITION IS FROM 8/1/2024 TO 12/31/2024 WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION. 

Position Information

Apply by Date                      

5/27/2024

Salary Range                        

$8,625.00-$18,041.67/Month

Appointment Type                   

CONTRACT

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time                 

100%

Shift Hours                               

To be arranged

Location                                   

Davis, CA

Union Representation              

No

Benefits Eligible                       

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work with large animals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor and outdoor work, in a variety of environments.
• Work weekends, week nights and flexible hours.

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum License/Certification:

•   Current CA veterinary licensure, and in good standing with the CA Veterinary Medical Board.  
• Board certification or residency-trained in large animal internal medicine, with a livestock emphasis. 

Minimum Education/Experience:

• DVM or equivalent degree

• Clinical experience and competence in livestock medicine and surgery.

• Experience in teaching (particularly clinical instruction), providing oversight of professional students, residents and technicians in all aspects of livestock medicine and surgery.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Skills to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

• Experience with the structure and function of the VMTH Livestock Services

• Experience with UC/VMTH data systems such as, but not limited to, VMACS, AGFA, and VIPER.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 

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