Position Function:
The College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, invites applications for a Resident in Large Animal Internal Medicine to work primarily in the food animal service. This position is housed in the Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine.
Salary Grade: 12
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Area of Specialization:
Large Animal Internal Medicine
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include service in the Animal Heath Center under the supervision of four ACVIM diplomates. The resident will spend approximately 75% in food Animal and 25% time in equine. This position also includes emergency duty for in-house patients and ambulatory (field) emergency for farm animals and horses. The resident will oversee veterinary students in case management.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for clinical service. The caseload is a blend of primary care and referral cases, largely composed of beef cattle and small ruminants. The equine caseload is largely western pleasure and performance.
Building plans for a new food animal hospital and outpatient facility are being finalized. This facility will enhance animal flow and will allow outpatient and inpatient services to be conducted simultaneously. It will also serve as a base for the Center for Rural Veterinary Practice with space for student teaching laboratories and learning.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include a DVM or equivalent and completion of a large animal internship. Collegiality and excellent communication skills are required. The ability to do sustained physical activity associated with large animal practice is required, as is a valid drivers license. Attainment of a regular veterinary license in Mississippi is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent telephone and email communication skills, especially related to client service.
Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of doctors, staff and students to provide veterinary care of patients and aid in the instruction of veterinary students and veterinary technology students.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
Job requires standing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
All applicants must apply online at https://www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and contact information of 3 professional references. This position is based at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine Starkville, MS campus, and will be available on or before July 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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