Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Some weekends and after hours
Advertised Salary $60,000-$67,500 Posting Date 09/05/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 07/15/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Veterinary Fellow II FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine is an American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care approved residency training facility for large animal resident (3 years) and fellowship (2 years) programs. This is an intermediate position structured to suit applicants who have completed specialty training DVM positions (internship and residency) prior to applying for faculty positions or private practice equivalent. The caseload is approximately 85% equine, the remainder being primarily small ruminants, new world camelids, and cattle. The incumbent will be mentored by four emergency and three critical care clinicians (DACVECC-LA/DACVS-LA / DACVIM-LAIM / ACVECC fellowship trained). The emergency critical care service is supported by four surgery clinicians, four internal medicine clinicians, five surgery residents, four internal medicine residents, and four rotating interns. On completion of the program, the incumbent will have completed the requirements for credentialing to take the board certification exam in large animal emergency and critical care.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• The incumbent will have a valid license (regular Georgia or faculty) to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Georgia or be willing to obtain and maintain a valid license (regular Georgia or faculty) to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Georgia.
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with faculty and technical administrative staff.
• Communicate effectively with referring veterinarians, house officers, and veterinary students.
• Residency: To be considered for the residency position, candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree; have 4 years post-DVM clinical experience including the completion of an equine or large animal surgery approved by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons with preference for significant experience in in clinical, laboratory and didactic teaching of veterinary students.
• Fellowship: To be considered for the fellowship position, candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree; have 4 years post-DVM clinical experience including the completion of an equine or large animal surgery approved by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons with preference for significant experience in in clinical, laboratory and didactic teaching of veterinary students; and be a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Large Animal.
• Preference given for significant experience in clinical, laboratory, and didactic teaching of veterinary students.
• Motivation to be an active and integral part of a busy large animal teaching hospital service.

Physical Demands

• Normal working conditions for a veterinary environment.
• Lift 50 lbs.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Service:

• Participate in the Large Animal Emergency Critical Care Service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Instruction:

• Participate in clinical teaching of veterinary students, interns, and residents.
• The incumbent will participate primarily in the department's relevant large animal emergency critical care rotations.
• A small amount of classroom and laboratory teaching in veterinary student courses will also be needed.
• Instructional responsibilities will be primarily under the supervision of the four emergency and critical care clinicians.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Scholarly activity:

• The incumbent will participate in scholarly activity and needed to complete at least one original manuscript during their program.

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Stacey Hilliard Recruitment Contact Email staceyhilliard@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 7065426326

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

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