Veterinary Intern

About this role

Job Title Veterinary Intern

Agency Texas A&M University

Department Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate

Job Location College Station, Texas

Job Type Staff

Job Description Our Commitment     Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our  core   values  which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are The  Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department  is dedicated to the well-being and care of all its patients. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians.  

What we want    The Veterinary Interns, under general supervision, are licensed veterinarians who rotate through various veterinary specialty and service areas, usually for a duration of 2 to 4 weeks each.  Veterinary Interns are expected to examine, diagnose, treat and manage patients. Veterinary Interns interact with clients (animal owners), teach veterinary students, and generate income for the teaching hospital. The Veterinary Intern internship will last one year.

What you need to know Salary:   Starting at $45,000/year and w ill be   commensurate   based on the selected hire’s education and experience .    

Apply!  Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume to   assist   us with the review process. You may upload these documents   on   the application under CV/Resume.    

Qualifications Required Education and Experience • Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to diagnose and treat veterinary diseases. Outstanding entry-level medical knowledge. Ability to care for patients, in collaboration with a medical team. Willingness and skill in instructing students.

Required Licenses and Certifications: • State of Texas Veterinary License. Must have a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and the Texas State Board examination.

Preferred Qualifications • A graduate of College of Veterinary Medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or having certification by the AVMA’s education commission for foreign veterinary graduates (ECFVG) or the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence (PAVE).

Responsibilities • Clinical rotations: Under supervision, examines, diagnoses, treats, and manages patients. Conducts case management and procedures with supervision. Communicates and interacts with clients regarding patient status, diagnoses, and procedures.

• Training: Contributes to the training of graduate and undergraduate students. Obtains post-graduate training under the supervision of licensed veterinary specialists.

• Rounds: Participates in topic and patient rounds.

• Academic: Completes an academic project during internship,

• Seminar Presentation: Prepares and delivers one high quality seminar to colleagues in their academic department.

• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

• Other Requirements or Other Factors:  Stands on feet for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift or move objects and/or animals of medium weight. Works beyond normal offices hours and/or work on weekends. The Intern will be directly supervised 85% of the time. The Intern will be supervised by boarded specialist while having primary case care responsibility for complex cases. Additionally, the Intern will have the opportunity to interact with more than 49 small animal faculty members, 30 large animal faculty, and 30 interns and residents in the VMTH.

Why Texas A&M University?     We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.    • Medical,   prescription drug,   dental,   vision,   life and AD&D,   flexible spending accounts ,  and long-term disability insurance  with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days  of annual paid holidays

• Up to  eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation  each month

• Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas

• Health and Wellness:  Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

• Educational release time and tuition assistance  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

• Living Well,  a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants:  Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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