University of California, Davis Looking for VETERINARIAN 3 (Small Animal Emergency Room Veterinarian) Full Time

Primarily receive, stabilize and treat canine and feline emergency patients with the assistance of the Emergency and Critical Care Service faculty and residents when needed. Teach and train professional veterinary students, interns, and technicians in providing small animal emergency care.

THIS CONTRACT POSITION ENDS ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF HIRE WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$7,858.33- $17,391.67/Month

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

CONTRACT

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

To be arranged

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

5/25/2023

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Maneuver/lift equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Handle animals weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Contact with animals, including restraint of animals (sometimes fractious) as required.
• May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and head covers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work daytime and after hours for all of the clinical duties assigned, including some UC holiday shifts.­ This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
• Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients.
• May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients.
• The incumbent will work under the direction of the faculty in the discipline of Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Licensed DVM in the state of California.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or foreign equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in small animal practice.

• Interpersonal communication skills to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Preferred:

• Teaching experience of professional veterinary students in emergency medicine.

• Completion of a small animal rotating or emergency medicine internship.

• 5 or more years of small animal emergency practice experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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.

No Smoking

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.

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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 is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.