Avian, Exotic, and Zoological Medicine Veterinary Locum

Position Summary

• Avian, Exotic, and Zoological Medicine Service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University is seeking veterinary locum coverage for our department at our Fort Collins, CO teaching hospital.
• Successful candidates will supervise the clinical service, consisting of residents, house officers, and students.
• The service has one dedicated technician and is supported by Anesthesia, ECC, Imaging, and other ancillary services.
• Full Consideration Date: Open until Filled
• Signing Bonus: N/A

Brief Work Unit Description

The Colorado State University (CSU) Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides 24/7 professional veterinary care to the public, communication with referring veterinarians and education to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Students. The mission of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital is to educate the next generation of veterinarians by providing exceptional veterinary care and service to the community every day.

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital also strives to meet the goals of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the University through service, outreach and education of professional veterinary medical students, residents and interns.

Essential Job Duties

Teaching = 50%

• Clinical - clinical effort to the VTH to include active instruction to junior and senior Veterinary Medical students and participate in the clinical training of interns and residents rotating through the AEZ service.

Clinical Service = 50%

• Clinical Assignment - Provide clinical supervision to the VTH to include participation in the AEZ services and backup support for residents, house officers, and students.

Conditions of Employment

CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Supervision

Position will supervise the clinical service, consisting of residents, house officers, and students.

Minimum Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary professional degree.
• Board certification in the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM)
• An Academic Veterinary License from CO DORA will be required to practice in this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience instructing veterinary students, interns, and residents in the diagnosis and management of AEZ cases in the clinical setting.

Salary Range $125.00 - $156.00

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Background Check Policy Statement

• Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
• To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer.
• Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.