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Animal Care for Education (ACE) Veterinarian

Employer
Virginia Tech
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 10, 2023


Job Description

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech has an open position for a full time Animal Care for Education (ACE) veterinarian at the rank of Collegiate Assistant professor (non-tenure track). This position supports the teaching mission of the DVM program providing instruction, patient care, support and technical assistance for labs in a variety of courses offered in the veterinary curriculum. The successful candidate will join a team of faculty and technicians that provides instruction, especially laboratory instruction, in the following areas: clinical skills, anesthesia, surgery (including pre-surgery evaluation and discharge), dentistry, physical examinations, and others as determined by the ACE Veterinarian-in-Charge (VIC). In addition to the instructional duties, this position will be responsible for serving as the primary veterinarian for the dog teaching group, which includes being a first-line contact for the medical needs of the dogs on the weekends and evenings when they are housed in the College. This position will serve as the Animal Instructor Program (AIP) chair, which enrolls animals in from the community for teaching purposes. Combined with the efforts of the other AIP members and the ACE staff, this position will help maintain and grow the AIP program. The successful candidate will lead the group by effectively developing and delegating tasks to bring in appropriately vaccinated animals for the teaching labs. Additional duties include ensuring there is strict adherence to IACUC protocols during labs and assisting in protocol updates as necessary; assisting in production of educational videos for technical procedures; assisting in the development of the Clinical Skills Lab; assisting in the resident horse, cow, and other spp. wellness and husbandry programs; assisting in the development of animal handling experiences; participating in Objective Structured Clinical Exams; and provide input to the ACE Veterinarian-in-Charge as to relevant mechanisms to improve the instruction and development of DVM students.
This position will be the point of contact with the student spay/neuter/techniques clerkship program developed at Mountain View Humane, and will assist them on predetermine occasions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in cooperation with other faculty to provide a positive learning experience and serve as a role model for DVM students, ensuring the professional activities provided are of the highest ethical and professional standards. As for all areas of our professional endeavor, it is essential that all members of the CVM faculty provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment for all students and staff under their influence.

Required Qualifications

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent; strong experience in small animal medicine, including emergency medicine; knowledge and competency in food animal and equine techniques such as haltering, handling, foot trimming, blood collection, and bandaging; and excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues and students

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

commensurate with experience

Review Date

2/20/2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Chris Whitlock at chrisw15@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: February 10, 2023
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