Small Animal Soft - Madison, United States - University of Wisconsin–Madison

University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Madison, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

This position will be the fourth member of the Soft-Tissue and Oncologic Surgery service.

The members of this service will work together as a team to provide excellent patient care and service to our clients.

The Soft-Tissue and Oncologic surgery service combined with the Orthopedic surgery service supports 5-6 small animal surgery residents and 1-2 surgical interns.

The Soft-Tissue and Oncologic surgery service is typically staffed with one faculty member, one or two small animal surgery residents, one surgical intern, one rotating intern, and 2-6 fourth year veterinary students, and 2-3 dedicated veterinary technicians.

Major responsibilities of this position are divided into clinical service, teaching (clinical and didactic), research, and service.

Participation in emergency and after-hours clinic duty, didactic and laboratory teaching of veterinary students, and service to the department and school is shared amongst the members of the service.

Clinical responsibilities:

Surgical management of softtissue and oncologic surgery cases presented to the UW Veterinary Care hospital.
Collaboration with other clinical services within the hospital as needed to provide excellent patient care (e.g. Emergency and Critical care, Orthopedics, Diagnostic imaging, Medical oncology, Radiation oncology, Cardiology, Internal medicine, Dermatology, Dentistry, Anesthesia, Special species, and Neurology).
Consultation with referring veterinarians regarding followup care for patients treated at UW Veterinary Care or for general advice on softtissue and oncologic surgery cases.

Teaching responsibilities:

Teaching of preclinical veterinary students in various didactic and laboratory courses.
Clinical training of fourth year veterinary students when participating on the Soft-Tissue and Oncologic surgery service.
Clinical training of surgical and rotating interns when participating on the Soft-Tissue and Oncologic surgery service.
Clinical training and mentoring of surgical residents enrolled in the ACVS training program.
Consultation with referring veterinarians and providing continuing education at the local, regional, and national level.

Research responsibilities:

Conduct research (e.g. basic science, clinical, or teaching related) and publish results of scholarly activities.
Establishment of intramural and extramural funding for research.

Service responsibilities:

Participation in various administrative committees at the hospital, department, school, and campus level.
Participation in various professional organizations and outreach activities.

The approximate allocation of responsibilities:
40-50% in Clinical Practice weeks/year of clinic duty)

10-15% Teaching lectures/year and 8-12 laboratories/year)

10-35% in Research

10-15% in Service

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.

We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree

Qualifications:

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certification or Board Eligibility with advanced training in soft -tissue and oncologic surgery at time of start date.

We would also consider and individual with European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certification or eligibility at the time of start date.

License/Certification:

Required
Wisconsin Veterinary License

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin at the time of start date.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 01, 2024

Salary:

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Additional Information:

UW School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a wonderful workplace with enthusiastic students, technologists, residents, and other faculty specialists who work together to provide excellent veterinary medical care.

The SVM team provides outstanding programs in veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service that enhances the health and welfare of both animals and people and contribute to the economic well-being of the state of Wisconsin.

UW-Madison campus provides an excellent environment which encourages resear