Clinical Veterinarian - Translational Research in Pain
NC State University

Job Info

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Posting Number:

PG193320EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

Clinical Veterinarian - Translational Research in Pain

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$110,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with education & experience)

Work Schedule:

M-F, approximately 7:30 am - 4:30 pm but may require earlier starts and later finishes.

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Department of Clinical Sciences

About the Department:

The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The mission of the Veterinary Hospital is three-fold:

• Compassionate, state of the art specialty health care.
• Expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students and house officers from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.

With over 17 clinical services staffed by board certified specialists, many of whom are not only nationally but also internationally renowned, the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, over 35,000 patients are treated in the VH.

The successful candidate will be expected to be an active member of the section and contribute to our delivery of exceptional patient care and exemplary teaching.Essential Job Duties:

The candidate will support the clinical work of the Translational Research in Pain (TRiP) program on funded clinical research studies. Patients will primarily be dogs and cats (possible occasional work with rodents to support the basic research).

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform physical exams and orthopedic and neurological exams on small animal patients
• Support data collection for variety of research projects centered on diagnosing, treating, and understanding orthopedic pain
• Assist in recruitment to studies, obtaining radiographs and interpretation, and collecting study data
• Coordinate tissue collection and organize tissue banks for future analysis

Other Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience:

• DVM (or equivalent degree but must be able to practice veterinary medicine in the U.S.) and eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty licensure) in the State of NC.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Experience with evaluating (physical, orthopedic and neurological assessments) companion animals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented, rapidly changing environment to accomplish mutual goals
• Ability to work independently and effectively across organizational lines and in collaboration with colleagues throughout the organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; aptitude for detailed work
• Project management skills/experience; skills running a clinical unit

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as part of a clinical care team
• Fear Free Training for companion animals
• Experience working with chronic and painful conditions in animals
• Applied knowledge of laboratory management

Required License(s) or Certification(s):

• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine
• Eligible to obtain NC Veterinary Medical License

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License required:

No

Job Open Date:

04/04/2024

Anticipated Close Date:

Open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a resume, cover letter, and the contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Number:

00110739

Position Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):

1.0

Appointment:

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Department ID:

195001 - Dept of Clinical Sciences

AA/EEO:

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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