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Job Posting Title:
Resident- Zoological Medicine
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSUAM VetMed - VCS - Crocodilian Medicine (Javier G Nevarez (00008802))
Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine
Pay Grade:
Other Academic
Job Description:
The Bird, Zoo and Exotic Animal residency at Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is designed to provide three years of post-DVM training in avian and exotic animal medicine and surgery. This will partially fulfill the requirements for examination (board certification) in the European College of Zoological Medicine (Herpetology).
Job Responsibilities:
45% Provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian, i.e. examine patients, order tests, make diagnoses, prescribe treatments, and communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, for patients presented to their Specialty Service.
25% Provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian in the emergency duty schedule (evening, weekend and holiday duty on a rotating schedule) with other members of their Specialty Service.
10% Participate in the clinical and tutorial instruction and evaluation of Phase II students, including daily student rounds; participate in preclinical didactic lecture and laboratory instruction as assigned by his/her mentor.
10% Participate in their Specialty Service Journal club, attend all HO Rounds/Seminar (VMED 7001) sessions and other seminars which are requirements of the resident’s home Specialty Service.
10% Participate in research activities and manuscript preparation to fulfill the requirements of their program and qualify to sit the board exam of their specialty; and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
DVM or equivalent
Specific experience: Successful completion of a one-year internship or equivalent related veterinary experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
DVM
Special or Physical Qualifications:
Required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and "on-call"/relief shifts.
Per PS 18- This position is a part of the Emergency Response Personnel - these personnel are linked with the hospital during any emergency response event and are expected to report in and perform as outlined in the emergency response plan.
Required to be capable of more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, able to reach above and below the shoulder, vision (near sight), vision (far sight), kneel or sit on the floor, push/pulling, grasping, climbing, sitting, and/or bending
*Due to the nature of this position and/or responsibilities, this position is subject to random drug & alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67*
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Posting Date:
February 3, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
Essential Position (Y/N):
Y
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HCM Contact Information:
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