Vet Resident- CARE

Cornell University • Ithaca, MI

2d • $63,480 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Animal Resources and Education (CARE) at Cornell University provides services and resources to the university’s research and teaching community. Its three-year, ACLAM-recognized residency offers flexible, balanced training with a wide variety of laboratory animal species and research. Residents receive mentorship as their IACUC and clinical responsibilities increase, along with resources to develop leadership skills for careers in laboratory animal medicine.

At Cornell’s AAALAC-accredited institution, residents receive hands-on training in the humane care and responsible use of many species. Cornell’s agricultural emphasis provides distinctive opportunities to manage research agricultural species. Training develops skills in diagnosing and treating conditions in laboratory animal species; communicating with investigators and providing veterinary support; understanding animal husbandry in biomedical and agricultural settings; performing veterinary roles and responsibilities within an IACUC; and implementing traditional and recently developed animal models. Facilities include large- and small-animal ABSL2 facilities and a small-animal ABSL3 facility.

Residents may rotate within the College of Veterinary Medicine, including anesthesiology and pathology, and may undertake external institutional rotations to gain nonhuman-primate experience or explore other interests. They can work alongside board-certified veterinary specialists at Cornell University Hospital for Animals and access diagnostic tools, imaging modalities, and treatment options. Basic laboratory space is available for benchtop work, and residents may identify research mentors or collaborators in academic departments. Previous clinical experience is preferred but not required. Residents are expected to demonstrate clinical abilities and knowledge at the novice level as defined by AAVMC CBVE.

The residency is a three-year term. The candidate must hold a DVM or equivalent degree, possess or be able to obtain a valid New York State driver’s license, and complete a pre-employment background check. A non-compete agreement is required. The first-year salary is listed as $63,480–$75,000, based on the NIH postdoctoral pay scale and years of experience; a separate job-profile pay range is listed as $51,000. The posting states there is no opportunity to earn additional cash compensation and no required tuition or fees. Vacation leave is 10 days per year and sick leave is 12 days per year. Medical benefits and supportive services are referenced through Cornell’s benefits information.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid New York State driver’s license.
• Independent, highly motivated, a good communicator, and a strong team player.
• Complete a pre-employment background check.
• Agree to a non-compete agreement.
• Expected to be competent in clinical abilities and knowledge at the novice level as defined in AAVMC CBVE.
• Submit a personal statement describing background, reasons for applying, and career goals; a curriculum vitae; three to five letters of reference; and official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, including GPA and veterinary school class rank if available.
• For foreign degrees or transcripts, provide official certified translations and an outside-agency equivalency evaluation meeting accepted standards when the coursework or degree is not from a U.S. institution.

Nice To Haves

• Previous clinical experience is preferred but not required.
• Letters of reference ideally address interest in laboratory animal medicine, clinical skills, veterinary medical knowledge, communication and teamwork, and scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Receive hands-on training in the humane care and responsible use of laboratory animal species.
• Develop clinical skills in diagnosing and treating conditions encountered in laboratory animal species.
• Communicate with investigators and provide veterinary support.
• Develop knowledge of animal husbandry in biomedical and agricultural settings, including management of research agricultural species.
• Develop understanding of veterinary roles and responsibilities within an IACUC.
• Learn to implement traditional and recently developed animal models.
• Undertake increasing IACUC and clinical responsibilities under mentorship.
• Participate in rotations within the College of Veterinary Medicine and, where applicable, external institutional externships.

Benefits

• Medical benefits and supportive services are available; details are provided through Cornell’s benefits information.
• Vacation leave: 10 days per year.
• Sick leave: 12 days per year.
• No required tuition or fees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree