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Assistant Professor of Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine (2 Positions Available)

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Position description

QUALIFICATIONS: Veterinarian with advanced training in small animal internal medicine. Board certification is preferred. Eligibility in the American or European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Small Animal is required. Clinical experience and competence in small animal internal medicine is required. Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching, particularly clinical instruction, required. Documented record of creative scholarship and evidence of clinical research activity in small animal internal medicine is required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical: The position includes a 70% clinical commitment to the Small Animal Medicine Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). The individual will be responsible for directing, instructing and supervising veterinary students and residents; providing health care and service to patients; and advising and consulting with referring veterinarians and clients.

Teaching: The primary teaching responsibility will consist of clinical teaching in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) including direct daily supervision and instruction of senior students in small animal internal medicine. Other responsibilities include: 1) participation in lectures and laboratories in the DVM professional curriculum; and 2) participation in the graduate clinical (house officer/resident) training program of the VMTH.

Professional Competence: Advance the discipline within the VMTH, as well as locally and nationally, through participation and leadership in providing high quality patient care in the hospital environment. Expected to establish reputation for clinical excellence and to promote the VMTH through consultations with referring veterinarians and local continuing education seminars, depending on the level of appointment. Must demonstrate clinical competence and be recognized for accomplishment in clinical practice.

Creative Scholarship: Faculty are expected to advance the clinical discipline through creation and dissemination of new knowledge in appropriate publications. Creative/scholarly activities are required for individuals in this appointment series, but in view of the increased responsibilities for clinical service and teaching, the type of scholarly activity may focus primarily on integrating/improving clinical care, conducting clinical research studies, and/or improving veterinary medical education.

Service: School and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is required.

The University of California, Davis and the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

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Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Letter of Intent - Outline special interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experience and career goals

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Reference requirements
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