POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine
SALARY: The current base pay range is $172,200 - $224,000. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay (i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications and experience.
START DATE: Negotiable
QUALIFICATIONS: Veterinarian (DVM or equivalent) with advanced training and clinical competence in small animal internal medicine is required. Experience and competence in extracorporeal medicine and blood purification is required. Board certification in small animal internal medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, or completion of a residency program approved by the ACVIM or ECVIM by the effective date of appointment is required. Demonstrated ability to prescribe and oversee extracorporeal treatments independently (with technical team support) is preferred. Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching, particularly clinical instruction, is required. Didactic and clinical teaching capability in extracorporeal medicine, and related topics is desired. 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. Must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of California (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846) or a University license (California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1) prior to beginning clinical duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical: The position includes a 70% clinical commitment to the Small Animal Internal Medicine Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). The individual will be responsible for directing, instructing and supervising veterinary students and residents in the clinical setting; providing excellence in health care and service to patients; and advising and consulting with referring veterinarians and clients. As part of this clinical commitment, there will be time dedicated to running the extracorporeal and blood purification unit in collaboration with faculty colleagues.
Teaching: The primary teaching responsibility will consist of clinical teaching in the 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 didactic curriculum; 2) all aspects of clinical teaching in the VMTH; 3) participation in the graduate clinical (resident) training program of the VMTH; and 4) continuing professional education. Must demonstrate excellence in teaching. In addition, as part of the SAIM team, teaching in other areas of SAIM may be required.
Professional Competence: Will 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 be ACVIM or ECVIM board certified (small animal internal medicine) within 3 years of appointment. Expected to establish reputation for clinical excellence and to promote the VMTH through consultations with referring veterinarians and local continuing educational seminars. Must demonstrate clinical competence and be recognized for or have the potential to develop accomplishments in extracorporeal medicine, and related topics such as nephrology, immune-mediated disease, intoxications and oncologic diseases.
Creative Scholarship: Faculty are expected to advance the clinical discipline through creation and dissemination of new knowledge with documentation from peer-reviewed publications. Creative/scholarly activities are required for individuals in this appointment series, but in view of the emphasis on 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: University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, and other appropriate means is required. Active participation and engagement in developing/maintaining continuing education activities of the VMTH as it relates to small animal internal medicine is required.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by May 16, 2025; position open until filled. To begin the application process, interested applicants should submit the following materials: 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of clinical and didactic teaching philosophy; 4) the names and addresses of four professional references; and 5) authorization to release information form. Application materials must be submitted by using the University’s online submission program, https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07013
