| Record #: 3183
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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David R. Smith |
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Practice Name: |
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine |
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Address:
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PO Box 6100, 240 Wise Center Drive |
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City:
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Mississippi State |
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State:
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MS |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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39762-6100 |
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Telephone:
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662-325-1344 |
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EMail:
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dsmith@cvm.msstate.edu |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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The 3-year residency will consist of didactic and clinical training designed to achieve specialty certification by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Residents are expected to teach in the professional curriculum, participate in applied population medicine research, lead and publish the results of research projects, conduct field disease outbreak investigations, and participate in extension outreach activities. In particular, the resident will contribute to teaching in the College of Veterinary Medicine’s 3rd year clinical rotation in population medicine. Along with a mentor, the resident will conduct applied research and clinical activities to improve the health and well-being of Mississippi's many animal populations, including animal shelters, cow-calf farms, cattle stocker operations, swine farms, catfish and other aquaculture production systems, poultry farms and wildlife. It is expected that the resident pursues and complete a Master's degree. |
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Training Required:
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Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine and be eligible for USDA accreditation and licensure in Mississippi. |
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Experience Desired:
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Veterinary practice experience is desirable, but not required. |
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Salary:
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Approximately $35,000 |
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Benefits:
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Full university health benefits. 6 hours per semester waived tuition.
This 3-year residency is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to transition into an academic, public health, or industry position, while sharing their knowledge with some very talented veterinary students. The 3-year residency offers a lot of latitude in the direction one might take to earn a Master’s degree and board certification in preventive medicine. |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
30 |
Dairy: |
5 |
Swine: |
5 |
Small Ruminants: |
15 |
| Equine: |
5 |
Poultry: |
5 |
Exotics: |
0 |
Small Animals: |
35 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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Office, desk, computer, software, van for outbreaks. |
| Other Personnel : |
There are typically 3-4 population medicine residents |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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Emphasis is on providing consultation to animal care-givers using a systems thinking approach. |
| Practice Area: |
Starkville, MS is a small college town. |
Date job was submitted: 9/2/2022
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