This is primarily an advanced clinical training position in nephrology, urology, and extracorporeal therapies. Responsible for the diagnosis and management of patients presented or referred to the UCVMC-SD for the diagnosis and management of kidney and urinary tract disease and extracorporeal therapies (hemodialysis, hemoperfusion, therapeutic apheresis). Also involves clinical instruction to veterinary students, interns, and residents on urinary tract disease and extracorporeal therapies and the expectation for creative research and publication.

THIS CONTRACT POSITION ENDS ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF HIRE WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SAN DIEGO, CA

Applicants will be screened on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

-Ability to understand and operate sophisticated medical equipment.
-Lift animals and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
-May be required to work for extended hours without relief.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

-Work under Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with
Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
-Work under regular exposure to zoonotic diseases, anesthesia, lazar
equipment, cleaning chemicals and exposure to radioactive patients.
-May be required to wear protective clothing for extended periods of time
including: gown, coveralls, gloves, masks, face shields, goggles, sleeves and
head covers.
-May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous
materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients.
-Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety
guidelines/instructions.

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum License/Certification:

• Board certification in Internal Medicine in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine or Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.
• University Veterinary License or Full Veterinary License from the state of California.

Minimum Education/Experience:

* Practice experience in a busy Veterinary clinic practicing high quality medicine.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

* Experience with extracorporeal therapies including hemodialysis,
hemoperfusion, therapeutic apheresis.

* Experience with endoscopy.

* Teaching experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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