Clinical Veterinary Instructor, Equine Emergency

Posting Details

Posting Information Posting Number PG193518EP Internal Recruitment No Working Title Clinical Veterinary Instructor, Equine Emergency Anticipated Hiring Range $90,000-$110,000 Work Schedule Monday - Friday;

8 : 00am-5 : 00pm Job Location Raleigh, NC Department CVM Teaching Hospital About the Department The NC State Veterinary Hospital is an integrated health care center for companion, equine and farm animals.

We exist to further the teaching mission of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and to provide state-of-the-art patient care.

More than 30,000 patients are diagnosed and treated annually by the Veterinary Hospital. Established in 1983, the Veterinary Hospital is one of the highest rated regional academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states.

The mission of the Veterinary Hospital is three-fold :

• Compassionate, state of the art specialty healthcare
• Expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine
• Ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine

With over 20 clinical services staffed by board-certified specialists, many of whom are not only nationally but also internationally renowned, the Veterinary Hospital is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.

Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. For more information about the NC State Veterinary Hospital go to

The NC State Equine Hospital provides state-of-the-art, continuous care for elective, urgent (same day), and emergent cases, as well as outpatients, through the hospital-based Equine Medicine, Equine Soft Tissue Surgery, Equine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and Equine Emergency services.

The Equine Emergency service is overseen by specialists with board certification in Equine Surgery and Equine Critical Care.

The ambulatory service is a new section within the Emergency Service that will see on-farm primary emergency cases from local subscribing practices on weekdays from 5 pm to 8 am Monday through Thursday, and on the weekends from 5pm Friday through 8 am Monday.

Local practices are able to join this service, which will provide emergency services for the practice, through a monthly subscription fee.

The service will employ two clinicians, who will split the on call hours. Emergency case load for this new service is projected to be 552 cases annually.

Ambulatory Emergency clinicians will be supported by one after hours technician. The Ambulatory Emergency clinicians will have case consultation support from hospital criticalists as needed.

The clinicians will be expected to utilize open, frequent communication via in-person, phone, and email interactions to develop strong collaborations with referring veterinarians of the subscribing practices.

The Ambulatory Emergency Clinicians will train students and house officers while seeing emergency cases in the field. Essential Job Duties The candidate will have primary responsibility for ambulatory primary emergency cases, with support for consultation and referral options as needed for more intense or severe emergencies.

The successful candidate will provide emergency expertise and ensure effective and collegial communication and collaboration with internal services.

Responsibilities also include student and house officer training, and collaboration with referring veterinarians from subscribing practices, including university and community outreach.

Clinical Duties :

Emergency Case Management : The role requires in-depth knowledge and experience in diagnosing and managing primary equine emergency cases.

The candidate will evaluate and treat these cases, with some scheduling flexibility based on clinician availability.

Teaching Responsibilities :

• Education and Training : The candidate will teach students and house officers emergency triage, diagnosis, and treatment while managing primary emergency cases.
• Rounds and Meetings : Attendance and contribution to student and house officer rounds, as well as participation in regular emergency service meetings.
• Curriculum Development : Collaboration with curriculum leaders as a content expert for the equine handling, safety, and general skills portion of the curriculum.

University / Community Outreach :

Relationship Building : The candidate will be responsible for scheduling bi-annual meetings and informal practice visits with subscribing practitioners to foster strong relationships within the program.

Other Responsibilities Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty license) in North Carolina

Other Required Qualifications

Candidates must be enthusiastic about equine ambulatory emergency and teaching

Preferred Qualifications

An equine internship and / or 1-3 years of experience with equine ambulatory practice, including emergency case experience

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty license) in the State of NC.

Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License required No Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date 07 / 17 / 2024 Anticipated Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please include a cover letter and resume / CV.

Position Details Position Number 00110927 Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 40 hours / week) 1.

00 Appointment 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies Department ID 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital AA / EEO NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

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