Small Animal Medicine Veterinarian (VETERINARIAN 3)

University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Davis
Feb 14, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 76332 Location Davis Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Summary Under general direction, work primarily in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), which receives approximately 60,000 patients/year. This position is part of the small animal medicine service and will provide general internal medicine support and supervision for clinical cases and procedures. In addition, time will be dedicated to clinical student and house officer teaching. 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. Apply By Date 03/13/2025 by 11:59 pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Board certification (or residency trained) in Internal Medicine in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, or a College with ACVIM Associate Status. Must be licensed in the State of California. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree. Experience in a busy, veterinary clinic or academic institution practicing high quality medicine. Experience in performing procedures pertinent to the practice of Small Animal Medicine including arthrocentesis, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, endoscopic procedures involving the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tract. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to engage effectively with diverse students, staff, clinicians, and clients and the skill to recognize and manage difficult situations. Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in an academic institution. Proficiency in performing procedures pertinent to the practice of Small Animal Medicine including arthrocentesis, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, endoscopic procedures involving the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary tract. Key Responsibilities 85% - Small Animal Internal Medicine Service 15% - Instruction Department Overview As a renowned teaching hospital, VMTH is dedicated to training future veterinary professionals, including veterinary students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students. The hospital also serves as a vital referral center for practicing veterinarians, advancing veterinary medical knowledge through comprehensive patient care and cutting-edge research. Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a small animal internal 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: PERSONAL LEAVE * Vacation - earn (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 CE & 0ther BENEFITS * $2000 Continuing Education allowance * 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. POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $107,100.00 - $224,100.00 /annual Salary Frequency: Monthly Salary Grade: Grade 26 UC Job Title: VETERINARIAN 3 UC Job Code: 000353 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Contract Percentage of Time: 90% Fixed Shift (Work Schedule): Schedule will vary, typically four 10 hour days with occasional weekends and on-call. Location: Davis, Ca Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html * High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs * UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family * Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave * Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth * WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources * On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services * Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles * Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here * UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff Physical Demands Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Work Environment 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. Work under 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. Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position To learn more about our background check program, visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment. This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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