Clinical DVM Resident, Laboratory Animal Medicine

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

2d • $31 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) Residency Program is a two-year period of professional service training designed to equip residents with the knowledge and experience necessary to become competent laboratory animal veterinarians. The program aims to provide a working knowledge of biomedical research operations, familiarize residents with specific research projects and the research culture at Wake Forest School of Medicine (WFSM), offer research opportunities and mentorship for writing a first-author research paper to meet American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) requirements, and prepare residents for future participation as members of research teams. Upon satisfactory performance and mutual interest, eligible residents may enter the T32 research fellowship (Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine Training). Trainees aiming for board certification by ACLAM must complete all ACLAM training requirements and maintain professional service skills.

Requirements

• DVM from an AVMA-accredited institution or licensed in at least one state in the United States of America.
• Trainees must obtain a grade level of B or better in required courses.
• Trainees are evaluated on professional service skills in the manner outlined in the Standard Operating Procedure for Evaluation of Trainees.
• US citizens or legal residents who possess a DVM from an AVMA-accredited institution or be licensed in at least one state in the United States of America.
• Participation in the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program (VIRMP).

Nice To Haves

• Eligible LAM residents may at the conclusion of one or more years of LAM residency, enter into the T32 research fellowship (Laboratory Animal and Comparative Medicine Training).
• Trainees interested in eligibility for board certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) must complete all ACLAM training requirements and maintain professional service skills during the period of training.
• The T32 research fellowship allows up to 25% effort to be devoted to LAM training.
• Prerequisite to enter into a T32 research training program at the end of a one-year LAM residency, based on the resident's performance and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory animal medicine residents with a working knowledge of how biomedical research operates.
• Familiarize LAM residents with specific research projects and the research culture at WFSM.
• Provide research opportunities and mentorship for writing a first-author research paper.
• Prepare laboratory animal residents for future participation as members of a research team.
• Become a competent laboratory animal veterinarian, qualified to sit for the ACLAM Specialty Certification Examination.
• Become acquainted with and support research programs ongoing in the department.
• Facilitate the resident's success with a research mentor.
• Form a research advisory committee to review and approve the research plan.
• Provide active participation in research laboratory meetings, project planning, data analysis, and interpretation during the first six-month rotation.
• Spend 25% of time on research during the first six-month rotation.
• Develop a specific single project within the home laboratory for rapid execution and publication.
• Present a research seminar at the conclusion of the project.
• Publish an original research article demonstrating application of the scientific method in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Participate in departmental seminars and courses deemed relevant by the Faculty Advisor or Director of the LAM training program.
• Engage in inquisitive and scholarly participation in training activities.
• Publish interesting case material.
• Provide clinical service support.
• Participate in the instruction of animal care staff, veterinary technicians, and research personnel on issues relating to laboratory animal medicine.
• Participate in one national or regional meeting per year (as funds allow or funding through travel grants).
• Participate in Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee deliberations, including project review.
• Participate in animal facility evaluation, renovation and construction conferences.
• Participate in Animal Welfare Act and Public Health Service Policy compliance evaluations.
• Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of a variety of species of laboratory animals.
• Gross and histopathologic evaluation of animal tissues.
• Animal health surveillance and other preventive medicine programs.
• Evaluation and solution of management problems associated with maintaining animals in a research environment.
• Professional skills relating to the interaction between laboratory animal veterinarians and investigators.
• Presentation skills.

Benefits

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level