Job Description

Job TitleVeterinary Resident

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate

Job LocationCollege Station, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description

Our Commitment   

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are 

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) includes the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital, both of which are dedicated to the total well-being and care of a pet throughout its lifetime. We work with great people, great clinicians, and great educators with a passion for animals and educating others that allows us to provide total care for animal patients while helping to train the next generation of veterinarians.    

What we want

The Veterinary Resident trains in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital under the supervision of board-certified veterinary specialists. Veterinary Residents are expected to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage patients, interact with clients, teach senior veterinary students, and generate income for the teaching hospital. The Veterinary Residents residency may last up to 3 years.

What you need to know

• Salary: Commensurate   
• Schedule/Location: College Station, TX | Full‑Time | Onsite
• Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.    

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completed one-year of internship or must have received equivalent experience in a private practice.
• State of Texas Veterinary License. Must have a passing score on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) and the Texas State Board examination.
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Preferred Qualifications:

• A graduate of College of Veterinary Medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or having certification by the AVMA’s education commission for foreign veterinary graduates (ECFVG) or the program for the assessment of veterinary education equivalence (PAVE).
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to diagnose and treat veterinary diseases.
• Outstanding entry level medical knowledge in their specialty area.
• Ability to care for patients, in collaboration with a medical team.
• Willingness and skill in instructing students.
• Ability to perform procedures that directly relate to their area of specialization.

Job Responsibilities

Hospital Duties

• Uses independent judgement to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage patients in a specialty veterinary area.
• Performs complex and advanced procedures and treatments.
• Conducts case management and procedures with supervision.
• Communicates and interacts with clients regarding patient status, diagnoses, and procedures.

Training

• Contributes to the training of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Trains in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital under the supervision of board-certified veterinary specialists.

Rounds

• Attends and participates in topic and patient rounds.

Research

• Collects and publishes data from clinical cases or from clinical research projects.

Presentation

• Prepares and delivers one high quality seminar to colleagues in their academic department each year.

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties:

• IV equipment
• X-Ray and Ultrasound Equipment

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Must be able to lift or move objects and/or animals of medium weight.
• Works beyond normal offices hours and/or work on weekends.
• The Residents will be directly supervised 85% of the time.
• The Intern will be supervised by boarded specialist while having primary case care responsibility for complex cases.
• Additionally, the Intern will have the opportunity to interact with more than 49 small animal faculty members, 30 large animal faculty, and 30 interns and residents in the VMTH.

Why Texas A&M University?   

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.   

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.