Veterinary Internist (VETERINARIAN 5)

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, management, and oversight of the Internal Medicine Service. They will diagnose and manage small animal patients presented or referred, and assist in the teaching and professional training of veterinary students and house officers.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality veterinary care for small animal patients
• Serve the Southern California community
• Advance veterinary medical knowledge
• 90% - Clinical Service
• 10% - Other Duties

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in California by hire date
• Completion of an internal medicine residency
• Board certification ACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Five or more years of small animal practice experience
• Teaching experience with veterinary students and/or house officers
• Communication skills and ability to work well with others in a collegial and professional team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent. Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in California by hire date. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent AND completion of an internal medicine residency. Board certification ACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine). Five or more years of small animal practice experience. Teaching experience with veterinary students and/or house officers. Communication skills and ability to work well with others in a collegial and professional team atmosphere.
• Preferred Qualifications: Must be able to work in a collaborative manner. Must have expert diagnostic and decision-making skills in area of specialty/expertise. Must be able to diagnose animal conditions and make associated treatment recommendations.

Skills

• Expert diagnostic and decision-making skills in area of specialty/expertise
• Able to diagnose animal conditions and make associated treatment recommendations

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• 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

Pay

$157,700.00/yr. - $338,900.00/yr. Salary Frequency: Annual

Schedule

Fixed Shift: Schedule will vary, typically four 10 hour days with occasional weekends and on-call

Location

San Diego, CA

Union Representation

99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)

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 - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 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
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - 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

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 - Frequent 3 to 6 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

• Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy

Special Requirements

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