Position Function:
This post-DVM training program will prepare the candidate to successfully complete the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. This residency is a three-year position, renewable on an annual basis, assuming satisfactory performance.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
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:
Equine Surgery
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The resident will work closely with board certified equine surgeons at MSU-CVM. Residency training will emphasize diagnostic, clinical, and surgery skills. The resident will participate in the diagnostic service, teaching of veterinary students, journal club, rounds, seminars, and will be encouraged to attend and present at national meetings and write manuscripts for publication. The caseload is broad, and diagnostic investigation is strongly supported. The Resident will participate in teaching veterinary students in both didactic and clinical settings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Veterinary degree from an AVMA- accredited veterinary school
Internship or equivalent practice experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Veterinary degree from an AVMA- accredited veterinary school
Internship or equivalent practice experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially related to client service.
Must be capable of working in a team environment comprised of faculty, 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/
Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu. Please include a cover letter and resume along with names and addresses of at least three references.
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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