Clinical Veterinarian - PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Works under moderate supervision in the Veterinary Research and Oncology Center (VROC) in the Department of Radiation to provide high-quality veterinary care to canine and feline oncology patients owned by private clients. Works to advance the purpose of enhancing the quality of life for patients and furthering cancer research in humans.

Requirements

• Veterinary degree (D.V.M./V.M.D./B.V.Sc.) from AVMA accredited school
• 2 years - completion of two (2) years in a veterinary practice or
• 2 years postdoctoral training program setting
• Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the United States Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Additional years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Delivers clinical care for privately owned pet dogs and cats.
• Participates and conducts rounds and support in the management and follow-up care of enrolled patients.
• Performs sample collections, including minor tumor biopsies from patients.
• Safely restrains animals for examinations, procedures, and treatments.
• Administers and supervises anesthesia and analgesia to patients during medical and radiation oncology treatments.
• Communicates effectively with clients regarding diagnostics and procedures performed on their pets.
• Supervises the submission of samples to external laboratories.
• Maintains strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, especially regarding the use of controlled substances.
• Participates in clinical research and collaborates with medical doctors.
• Assists in Institutional Animal Care and Research Advisory Committee protocol preparation and reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree