What are the responsibilities and job description for the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery Service Vet (VETERINARIAN 3) position at University of California - Davis?
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76364
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Job Summary
Serve as a staff veterinarian with a VMTH clinical effort assignment in the Companion Exotic Animal Medicine & Surgery Service of the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). Serve as an instructor in the DVM curriculum. Provide clinical teaching for veterinary students and residents through clinics and established laboratory teaching exercises associated with the professional DVM curriculum and participating in self-directed professional development activity / creative activities.
RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH : Applicants will be screened after one week; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date.
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03 / 18 / 2025 by 11 : 59 pm
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position
- Must possess an University Veterinary License or Full Veterinary License from the state of California.
- ACZM board certified, residency trained, or a minimum of 5 years experience in companion exotic animal medicine and surgery.
- D.V.M. or equivalent degree.
- Experience performing zoological companion animal surgery and endoscopy.
- Experience to provide oversight of professional DVM students and animal health technicians in all aspects of companion zoological animal medicine and surgery.
- Current knowledge of veterinary medicine as it applies to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in zoological companion animal medicine.
- Oral and written skills to effectively interact in a constructive manner with a variety of faculty, residents staff and students, as well as people from the community.
Preferred Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Department Overview
The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.
Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a companion exotic medicine 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 :
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Benefits
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Work Environment
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Provide faculty emergency on-call (as back up for residents) while on duty, including weekends, week-nights and flexible hours. Work in high traffic areas with constant noise from animals and people in a fast-paced, constantly changing, and heavy volume patient-care environment. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and / or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials, radiological, and / or infectious diseases are present.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
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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Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere
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Salary : $107,100 - $224,100
