Small Animal Rotating Intern

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number PG191268PD Position Number 00106302 Position Type Post Doc FLSA Departmental Information Department ID 195001 - Dept of Clinical Sciences Department 195001 - Dept of Clinical Sciences Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Position Information

Position Overview Essential Job Duties North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking an applicant for a small animal internship position.

The interests of the successful candidate will dictate the structure of the internship program. Possibilities include a more balanced general rotating program with time spent in internal medicine (8 to 12 weeks) and emergency (20 to 24 weeks), with specialty rotations through anesthesia, radiology, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and surgery (2 to 4 weeks each) OR a program more weighted towards internal medicine with time spent in internal medicine (30 to 31 weeks) and emergency (4 weeks), with specialty rotations through anesthesia, radiology, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and surgery (1-2 weeks each).

Four to six weeks of elective rotation time allow for optional rotations in other areas of interest for either program. Overall rotation weeks will be adjusted based on the start date of the program.

Interns assume primary case management responsibility under the direct guidance and supervision of faculty service members.

Participation in clinical instruction of fourth year students is expected. Interns are responsible for after-hours emergency and intensive care duties on a rotating basis if they have the more balanced general program for approximately 10-12 weeks and are required to remain in the hospital during this time.

Residents and faculty provide back-up coverage.

Presentation of a 30 minute seminar is required, delivered to an audience of faculty, house officers and students. The faculty Intern Program Coordinator provides guidance and serves as liaison throughout the program.

In addition, all interns are assigned a faculty mentor in her / his proposed area of interest. Formal course work is not included in the program, however numerous labs, lectures and seminars are included in the internship program.

Two weeks of vacation time is scheduled during elective rotation times.

A certificate will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the program.

Applicants to this program should submit three letters of recommendation from the clinical faculty (preferably board certified) of their veterinary school or rotating internship program who can attest to the clinical proficiency of the applicant in any of the pertinent clinical specialties.

Factors favoring selection of the applicant include letters of recommendation that indicate superior clinical skills, a strong academic record (e.

g., GPA;3.0 / 4.0) and a record of activities demonstrating good leadership and interpersonal skills.

A North Carolina veterinary license or faculty certificate is required. This can be obtained after successful acceptance into the program through the institutional employment licensing agreement.

Professional liability insurance and personal health insurance are provided. Other Work / Responsibilities Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 a.

m. - 5 : 00 p.m. Department Required Skills n / a Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education n / a Required License or Certification n / a Valid NC Driver's License required?

No Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $40,000 If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 07 / 01 / 2024