Behavioral Medicine Residency

Behavioral Medicine Residency: Individual Behavior Residency Training Program Candidate

Within our network of privately owned hospitals, Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, Absecon Veterinary Hospital, Art City Vets & Urgent Care, Pennsauken Animal Hospital & Urgent Care, Cape Veterinary Hospital, Audubon Family Veterinary Center and Exclusively Cats Medical Center of Medford, we take immense pride in being consistently voted as a top employer and recognized as one of the best places to work in the veterinary industry. Regardless of your interests, our organization provides opportunities to tend to a diverse array of species spanning from pocket pets to farm animals and everything in between! Our commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients extends to fostering a work environment that promotes work-life balance and employee satisfaction. With locations throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including the bustling city, serene suburbs, and picturesque shorelines, we offer opportunities that cater to diverse lifestyles and preferences. Whether you thrive in the fast-paced urban atmosphere or prefer the tranquility of suburban living, our network has the perfect location for you. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. Join us and be a part of a network that values your passion for veterinary medicine and offers a rewarding career with a healthy work-life balance.

The specialties we offer:

Primary Care

Emergency Services

Avian & Exotics

Neurology

Oncology

Critical Care

Specialty Surgery

Behavioral Medicine

Ophthalmology

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Anesthesiology

Clinical Pathology

Rehabilitation

Program Description: Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is looking to hire veterinarians to join our rapidly growing team as behavioral medicine clinicians. To meet the needs of the behavior college, this unique opportunity is available to internship trained graduates or veterinarians with at least one year of clinical practice. This position will provide the candidate with dual training: clinical behavioral medicine and behavioral medicine hospitalist, with mentors provided for both roles. The candidate will work in conjunction with our behavior team to submit an individual behavior residency training program within 3-6 months of starting this position for official acceptance by the behavior college. The candidate will earn 3x times the salary of a academically trained behavioral medicine resident. There are significant investments in training and development on behalf of the employer, so continued employment for 3 years following completion of the residency is required by the employer.

Skills & Qualifications: Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree, have completed an internship or two years of clinical practice and be licensed in the state of NJ (or eligible for licensure). The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, and friendly. We are looking for someone who will embrace our philosophy of top-notch customer service, outstanding client and patient care, and teamwork.

Responsibilities of Behavioral Medicine Resident: Behavioral medicine residents will be expected to complete an individual behavior residency training program, provide handling assistance and behavior training to hospital staff and the referring veterinary community and work with the other services in the hospital to provide behavioral support for their patients. The individual behavior residency training program requires the resident accomplish a supervised behavioral caseload of at least 400 cases. The first 25 clinical cases will be seen with the mentor present, 25 of the next 50 cases are seen under the direct supervision of the mentor and close supervision is required for all 400 cases. It is expected these 400 cases will be seen within 3 years. Behavioral medicine hospitalist training requires the resident have a strong clinical interest and will involve on the floor training for behavioral management in hospitalized patients who are actively being treated/managed for concurrent emergent medical conditions.

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision offered; CE allowance, 401K, paid time off and discounted veterinary care.

Mount Laurel Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/Age