Clinical Veterinary Instructor - Neurology/Neurosurgery

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious veterinary health complex as a Clinical Veterinary Instructor in Neurology/Neurosurgery. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, providing exceptional care to animals with neurological conditions. You will collaborate with a team of specialists and contribute to the education of veterinary students while managing complex cases. With a focus on teaching and mentorship, this position is perfect for a passionate veterinarian looking to make a significant impact in the field. Embrace the chance to advance veterinary medicine and enhance your professional journey in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent and completion of a neurology/neurosurgery residency required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases and oversee residents, interns, and students in the Neurology Service.
• Provide high-quality patient care and support clinical research.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teaching and mentoring

Case management

Surgical skills

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Completion of ACVIM or ECVN residency

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Clinical Veterinary Instructor - Neurology/Neurosurgery

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In addition to your application please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and the contact information for three or more references.

Posting Information

Posting Number: PG193723EP

Internal Recruitment: No

Working Title: Clinical Veterinary Instructor - Neurology/Neurosurgery

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Work Schedule: Based on the needs of the service.

Job Location: CVM Teaching Hospital

About the Department

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

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

With over seventeen clinical services staffed by board-certified specialists, many of whom are not only nationally but also internationally renowned, the VHC 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, nearly 22,000 patients are treated in the VHC.

Position Overview

The Neurology Service within the VHC is a busy state-of-the-art referral practice that provides medical and surgical specialty care to dogs and cats with neurological disease. The service consists of ACVIM board-certified faculty members, neurology residents, and clinical technicians.

This position will serve as a clinician on the Neurology Service working alongside a faculty neurologist. They will assume primary case management responsibilities and will oversee the residents, interns, students, and technicians that contribute to the team. The selected candidate will provide high quality effective and efficient patient care for a variety of cases.

Clinical Responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities will entail all the duties associated with case management (client and referral veterinarian communication, development of a diagnostic and treatment plan, interpretation of diagnostic findings, implementation of a treatment plan, surgery, post-operative care, development of a home care plan, and adherence to hospital fiscal policies). Consultation will be provided to other services within the CVM, and to referring veterinarians. They will be expected to support and to perform clinical research to advance clinically relevant knowledge.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in formal rounds and journal clubs that are a part of house officer training, as well as sharing responsibility for providing teaching rounds to fourth-year veterinary students on the neurology rotation.

Other Responsibilities

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• DVM or equivalent degree and completion of an ACVIM or ECVN approved neurology/neurosurgery residency program.

Other Required Qualifications

• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
• Aptitude for and desire to teach and mentor senior veterinary students, house officers, and residents is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and up to 100 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer an ACVIM or ECVN neurology board certified candidate.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Eligibility for a North Carolina Veterinary license or faculty certificate is required.

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date: 10/11/2024

Anticipated Close Date: [Insert Close Date]

Special Instructions to Applicants: In addition to your application please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and the contact information for three or more references.

Position Type

Position Type: EHRA Non-Faculty

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

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.