Surgical Oncology Veterinarian Locum

Job Description

Position Summary:

Provides primary veterinary care and case management within the Surgical Oncology unit. The integrated oncology service at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers the latest and most advanced diagnostics and treatments in surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, andclinical trials to a bustling client and referral base. This position will support clinical and didactic teaching in the DVM program, fellow training and mentorship in surgical oncology, graduate student/resident training.

Develops knowledge and skills of DVM students, interns, residents, technicians and CE participants by providing clinical instruction in the principles and practice of veterinary triage skills and urgent care medicine. Presents staff training by illustrating new or reviewed specialty topics/techniques. Provides coaching and feedback.

Full Consideration Date:

Open until Filled

Signing Bonus:

N/A

Brief Work Unit Description:

At the CSU Veterinary Health System, animals and the people who care for them are at the heart of everything we do. Every decision we make reflects our commitment to those who trust us with their animals’ health. That focus inspires us to deliver expert veterinary services, support veterinary education and training, and advance groundbreaking research.

We show up every day with passion, eagerness to collaborate, and a drive to redefine what’s possible. Our deep partnership with the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences amplifies our impact, enabling us to boldly innovate and share knowledge widely.

Essential Job Duties:

Clinical: Provide clinical instruction in surgical oncology to clinical fellows, residents, veterinary students, and other students at the Veterinary TeachingHospital.

Didactic : Provide laboratory instruction on topics related to surgical oncology.

Conditions of Employment:

Essential Services Designation: Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential or emergency services to ensure health, safety and welfare.

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Supervision:

• Position will supervise the clinical service, consisting of residents, house
• officers, and students.

Minimum Qualifications:

DVM

Ability to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License

An Academic Veterinary License from CO DORA will be required to practice in this role. ​

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as a DVM in surgical oncology

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Salary Range

$125 - 156.25

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.