| Record #: 3130
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Derek Foster |
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Practice Name: |
NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine |
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Address:
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1060 William Moore Drive |
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City:
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Raleigh |
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State:
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NC |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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27606 |
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Telephone:
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9199063096 |
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EMail:
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derek_foster@ncsu.edu |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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This position will specifically be responsible for oversight, management, and veterinary services for all TAU animals and the CVM horses at Reedy Creek. This includes the handling, housing, and care of large animal species; serving as a liaison between LAR and TAU teaching faculty; and assistance with oversight of livestock in research through collaborations with investigators and the IACUC.
Evaluate new clinical cases, provide appropriate veterinary care for ongoing cases, maintain appropriate medical records, and participate in clinical rounds.
Consult with faculty instructors to ensure optimal compliance and animal welfare while meeting the teaching needs of the CVM curriculum.
Consult with principal investigators in study design, experimental procedures, and other animal-related questions.
Assist in IACUC activities, post approval monitoring and inspections.
Provide shared after hours and weekend emergency veterinary duties for TAU animals, including triaging cases with the on-call technician, LAR Veterinary Services, and Large Animal Hospital .
Provide oversight of large animal health preventative medicine programs.
Provide guidance on bio-security and occupational health issues for working with large animal species.
May perform research-related clinical and surgical procedures with large animal models.
Understand and apply the regulatory expectations for working with biomedical and agricultural species, as stated in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Ag Guide, and the Animal Welfare Act & Regulations.
Participate in training of animal care and research staff.
Assist with training and mentorship of CVM students and residents. |
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Training Required:
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DVM (or equivalent degree) and eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty licensure) in the State of NC.
Other Required Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years experience with large animal species, including experience in farm management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, service-oriented, rapidly changing environment to accomplish mutual goals.
Ability to work independently and effectively across organizational lines and in collaboration with colleagues throughout the organization.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; aptitude for detailed work
Project management skills/experience.
Valid NC Drivers license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire. |
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Experience Desired:
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Experience with poultry, swine, small ruminants, cattle, and/or horses in an agricultural teaching and/or research environment. |
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Salary:
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$110,000 - $132,000 commensurate with experience & education |
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Benefits:
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Full NC State benefits including vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
20 |
Dairy: |
20 |
Swine: |
15 |
Small Ruminants: |
15 |
| Equine: |
20 |
Poultry: |
10 |
Exotics: |
0 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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The North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is seeking to hire a full-time veterinarian with primary clinical responsibility for animals housed under the Teaching Animal Unit (TAU) and the NC State CVM equine facility at Reedy Creek. Both facilities are dynamic teaching labs for veterinary students to learn husbandry, production management, and routine procedures used in livestock production. Students are able to observe and work with normal animals in a real farm setting. Species include poultry, swine, dairy/beef cattle, small ruminants, and horses. Animals housed within this program are also used for agricultural research. The equine unit was built 2 years ago, the beef facilities were built 1 year ago, and a new parlor and freestall barn will open for the dairy cows this fall. |
| Other Personnel : |
Two other lab animal veterinarians assist with regulatory (IACUC, USDA) requirements and compliance. The veterinarian will oversee the manager of the equine unit and the manager of the TAU, along with 4-6 farm staff. |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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These farms are directly on the CVM campus and key parts of our curriculum in livestock education. We value teaching students in a real world farm environment, similar to what they would see after graduation. |
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Date job was submitted: 6/14/2022
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