What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Veterinary Instructor, Equine Podiatry position at North Carolina State University?
Posting Information
Posting Number
PG192009EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Clinical Veterinary Instructor, Equine Podiatry
Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience
Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with some evening and weekends
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
About the Department
The NC State Veterinary Hospital is an integrated health care center for companion, equine and farm animals. We exist to further the teaching mission of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine and to provide state-of-the-art patient care. More than 30,000 patients are diagnosed and treated annually by the Veterinary Hospital. Established in 1983, the Veterinary Hospital is one of the highest rated regional academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states. The mission of the Veterinary Hospital is three-fold:
- Compassionate, state of the art specialty healthcare
- Expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine
- Ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine
With over 20 clinical services staffed by board-certified specialists, many of whom are not only nationally but also internationally renowned, the Veterinary Hospital is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. For more information about the NC State Veterinary Hospital go to https://cvm.ncsu.edu/nc-state-vet-hospital/.
The NC State Equine hospital provides state of the art, continuous care for elective, urgent (same day), and emergent cases, as well outpatients, through the hospital-based Equine Medicine, Equine Soft Tissue Surgery, Equine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, and Equine Emergency services.
The Equine Orthopedics and Sports Medicine service is overseen by specialists with board certification in Equine Surgery and Equine Sports Medicine. The service sees elective surgical cases and outpatient appointments during weekday business hours, and is available for emergent care of orthopedic injuries 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The Sports Medicine clinicians also provide on-farm imaging and sports medicine consultations, through strong collaborations with referring veterinarians. The Orthopedics and Sports Medicine service is the conduit for elite performance horse care within the large animal hospital.
Essential Job Duties
The candidate will have primary case responsibility for outpatient podiatry cases, and will provide consultation and treatment for podiatry of hospitalized cases. The successful candidate will provide advanced podiatry expertise, as well as effective and collegial communication and collaboration with internal services. They will be responsible for student and house officer training. They will be responsible for collaborating and communicating with referring veterinarians and farriers, including university and community outreach.
Clinical duties: The position requires in-depth knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and management of equine podiatry cases, with a specific focus on therapeutic shoeing and performance horse shoeing cases. The person in this role will be responsible for evaluating and treating clinical podiatry cases Wednesday through Friday, with some flexibility in scheduling based on clinician availability. Lameness and sports medicine cases would be evaluated alongside Surgery and Sports Medicine clinicians. Outpatient shoeing plans would be created by the person in this role, through collaboration with radiologists and with clinicians with expertise in surgery and sports medicine on the Equine Orthopedic and Sports Medicine service. Podiatry consultation and therapeutic foot care services for hospitalized patients would also be provided by the person in this position.
Clinical duties: The position requires in-depth knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and management of equine podiatry cases, with a specific focus on therapeutic shoeing and performance horse shoeing cases. The person in this role will be responsible for evaluating and treating clinical podiatry cases Wednesday through Friday, with some flexibility in scheduling based on clinician availability. Lameness and sports medicine cases would be evaluated alongside Surgery and Sports Medicine clinicians. Outpatient shoeing plans would be created by the person in this role, through collaboration with radiologists and with clinicians with expertise in surgery and sports medicine on the Equine Orthopedic and Sports Medicine service. Podiatry consultation and therapeutic foot care services for hospitalized patients would also be provided by the person in this position.
Teaching: The person in this position would be expected to teach students and house officers podiatry and podiatry related imaging while evaluating and treating clinical podiatry cases. This person would attend and contribute to daily student and various house officer rounds. Pre-clinical teaching expectations include coordinating and facilitating podiatry labs within several 1-3 year DVM courses, and lecturing in core, elective, and immersive 1 week electives. The person in this role would assist with the Equine Primary Care course 2-4 times per year, and would work closely with curriculum leaders as a content expert for the equine handling, safety, and general skills portion of the curriculum.
University/Community Outreach: Within this category, expectations include supervision and administration of a foot care program for all university-owned horses and leading community educational events.
Other Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
DVM or equivalent degree and AFA Certified Farrier (CF) or higher level of farrier certification.
Eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty license) in North Carolina also required.
Eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty license) in North Carolina also required.
Other Required Qualifications
Candidates must be enthusiastic about equine podiatry and teaching and have a DVM, CF, and prior relevant equine farrier experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Journeyman Farrier certification.
3-5 years of experience with therapeutic and performance horse shoeing.
3-5 years of experience with therapeutic and performance horse shoeing.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
Candidate must obtain a North Carolina license or faculty certificate to practice veterinary medicine in North Carolina and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
08/24/2022
Anticipated Close Date
Open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
In addition to a fully completed application please submit a cover letter, resume and the contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Details
Position Number
00109557
Position Type
EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
No
Department ID
192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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