CONTRACT VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICIAN
UC Davis
Tulare, CA
CONTRACT VETERINARY DIAGNOSTICIAN
Salary: $5,916.67 - $12,733.33/MO
Final Filing Date: 08-10-2018, thereafter Open Until Filled
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN TULARE, CA.
Under the general direction of the faculty supervisor, provide timely veterinary diagnostic services, including necropsy and histopathology, as required for mammalian and avian specimens with an emphasis on disease diagnosis. Supervise necropsy personnel. Assist with student training and oversight. Provide consultation, advice and guidance to veterinarians and producers regarding equine, livestock, avian and wildlife disease diagnosis, control and prevention.
This job will be posted for 4 weeks; however, we will be screening applications after 2 weeks of posting and may fill the position prior to the closing date.
Minimum Qualifications:
• DVM or equivalent degree with experience in mammalian/avian diseases and pathology.
• Board certification or eligibility for board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) required. Should appointment be extended beyond one year, board certification will be required within three years of the date of initial hire.
• Knowledge of veterinary medicine; diagnostic veterinary pathology; state and federal regulations applicable to the practice of veterinary medicine and to regulation of livestock, poultry and meat industries; and public relations.
• Skill in operation of microscopes, necropsy equipment (e.g., mechanical hoist, bandsaw, stryker saw, surgical & necropsy instruments), computer, laboratory equipment (e.g., biosafety cabinet, electronic scales).
• Knowledge and skills to apply existing theory and research findings to define unusual and complex problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions, comprehend an extensive variety of highly complex and technical material, prepare meaningful, accurate and concise reports, handle sensitive inquiries from contacts with animal owners and veterinarians.
• Skills to respond appropriately in emergency duties, e.g., suspected foreign animal diseases or diseases that impact public health.
• Knowledge to dispose of hazardous and contaminated materials in a safe manner and in accordance with campus and EH&S policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals including co-workers, clients of CAHFS, and other University units, outside and government agencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Skills in computer data entry and related software applications.
To view full job description and submit an on-line application visit UC Davis Career Opportunities at
http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=137027
Requisition number #03021663
The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer