Dear AAVC:

Please post the following job announcement on the AAVC list-service.   Please contact me should you have any questions. 

Staff Veterinarian, Field Service

Job Description:

A full-time staff veterinarian position with a food animal focus is available in Field Service in the Department of Clinical Studies at New Bolton Center, the large animal hospital for the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.  Minimal qualifications are a recognized DVM/VMD degree with the requirement of obtaining licensure in Pennsylvania/Delaware/Maryland and 3+ years’ experience in food animal practice.  Advanced clinical training and/or board certification is desirable.   The Field Service section provides services to a broad base of clients, including large and small dairies, beef cattle operations (mainly cow/calf), specialty niche farms, and small ruminants. 

Responsibilities Include:  Providing clinical and emergency service to food animal clients in Field Service.   Emergency coverage will consist of one week night per week and one weekend per month of after hour coverage.  Teaching of veterinary students in both a didactic and clinical setting.  A specific focus of the staff veterinarian will be to provide a broad approach to animal health through the education of veterinary students and producers on relevant topics related to food safety, animal health/well-being and prudent antimicrobial use.  Clinical training of food animal interns and residents.   Supporting and collaborating on research programs of senior faculty. 

Interested candidates should submit a letter of intent, current curriculum vitae and three references online at https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu, search by reference #58-19115.  Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications of the applicant.  Questions may be referred to Dr. Michaela Kristula at [email protected]. 

The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Best regards,

Patty

Patty Antes

Assistant to the Chairman

Department of Clinical Studies

University of Pennsylvania

New Bolton Center

382 West Street Road

Kennett Square, PA 19348

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 610-925-6320

Fax: 610-925-6767