Staff Veterinarian in Neurology - Baton Rouge, United States - Louisiana State University

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Job Posting Title:
Staff Veterinarian in Neurology

Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified

Department:
LSUAM VetMed - Veterinary Teaching Hospital (Cherie Marie Pucheu-Haston

Work Location:
Veterinary Medicine Building

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

The Staff Veterinarian in Neurology at the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) at Louisiana State University is designed to act as a regularly scheduled staff doctor that will participate in receipt and management of clinical patients presented to the VTH Small Animal Neurology and Neurosurgery Services. As part of the clinical duties, working schedules may include nights, weekends, holidays, and disaster relief on an as needed basis in addition to or in lieu of normal daytime working hours. The veterinarian will participate in daily clinical teaching activities involving rotating house officers (interns) and veterinary students. Mentorship by board certified specialists will be provided.

75% Provide clinical care in the role of a veterinarian, i.e. examine patients, order tests, make diagnoses, prescribe treatments, and communicate with clients and referring veterinarians, for patients presented to the Neurology and Neurosurgery Service.

25% Supervising and assisting 4th year veterinary students, house officers and clinicians with procedures and treatments ; and other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

DVM or equivalent with 2 years experience or completion of a rotating internship

Special or Physical Qualifications:

Essential Personnel - This position may be required to report to campus in time of emergency and/or closure per PS-18

Able to answer phone calls after hours from students for issues regarding department. May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements-Required to be cable of lifting more than 50 pounds, standing or walking for prolonged periods, vision near sight, vision far sight, able to reach below the shoulder, pushing, pulling, grasping, bending, squatting, and/or twisting.

Safety and Security Sensitive Job - Safety and security-sensitive positions are defined as those positions where any form of substance abuse may affect University activities through unsafe work behavior/performance or error in judgment; or where substance abuse could jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees, other personnel, or the general public, or cause significant damage to University property. This includes positions requiring firearms, access to controlled substances, handling hazardous material, operating heavy equipment or machinery, etc. These positions are subject to drug screens per PS-67/FASOP HR-04.

FERPA - As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. Theemployee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Compensation/Benefits: Competitive offer, participate in Public Service Forgiveness (PSLF) program, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, paid CE, Paid holidays accrued up to 14 days per year, accrue annual leave and sick leave based on position classification, employee assistant programs, wellness and mentorship programs, and more.

To learn more about LSU Vet Med and Baton Rouge, please visit the links below:

• LSU Vet Med: A Dynamic Biomedical Campus Shaping the Future of Animal and Human Health - YouTube )
• LSU Vet Med website )
• Baton Rouge visitor information )
• More information regarding retirement and other employee benefits available to you can be found on the LSU Office of Human Resource Management's website ).

We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Posting Date:
February 6, 2024

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management ).

HCM Contact Information:

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