| Record #: 5052
Veterinary Practice Information:
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Name:
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Michael Kleinhenz |
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Practice Name: |
Texas A&M University - VERO |
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Address:
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3201 Russell Long Blvd |
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City:
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Canyon |
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State:
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TX |
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Country:
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USA |
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Zip Code:
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79015 |
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Telephone:
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419-953-8740 |
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EMail:
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mkleinhenz@tamu.edu |
Job Description:
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Objective:
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The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) (http://vetmed.tamu.edu/), is seeking applicants for a full-time, 11-month, clinical non-tenure track position in the area of large animal veterinary practice, at the Texas A&M Veterinary Education, Research & Outreach (VERO) program (https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vero/), at the West Texas A&M University campus in Canyon, Texas (https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vero/employment-opportunities/). This appointment may be at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. We are seeking an innovative and dynamic mixed/predominately large animal veterinarian with a broad set of skills in large animal practice. The primary responsibility for this position will be to support the 4th year rotations offered at the VERO campus. Other responsibilities will include collaborative teaching in the first two years of the pre-clinical 2+2 curriculum, recruitment efforts of pre-veterinary students at West Texas A&M University, and outreach and engagement with regional industry and veterinary stakeholders. |
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Training Required:
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Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree, be able to hold a Texas state veterinary license, a DEA license, and USDA Category II accreditation. |
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Experience Desired:
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Previous private and/or academic large animal practice experience is strongly preferred as is being certified or interested in pursuing certification through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners or other specialty discipline (i.e. ACVPM). |
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Salary:
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Salary commensurate with experience. |
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Benefits:
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Faculty members are eligible for Texas A&M University System benefits. |
Species Percentages:
| Beef: |
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Dairy: |
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Swine: |
0 |
Small Ruminants: |
0 |
| Equine: |
0 |
Poultry: |
0 |
Exotics: |
0 |
Small Animals: |
0 |
Environment:
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Facilities provided by the veterinary practice:
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Office, computer, and all equipment is provided. |
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Practice strengths and emphasis of the business:
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The VERO Program represents a unique partnership between TAMU and WTAMU and is located in the heart of one of the most productive animal agricultural regions in the world and including the third largest milkshed in the United States. Dairies with more than 600,000 lactating cows are located within a 120-mile radius, and the Texas Panhandle is home to one of the world’s largest fed beef industries, providing ~25% of the annual U.S. fed cattle supply. Additionally, the VERO program partners with regional veterinary practices to offer supervised clinical rotations in rural practice. The successful candidate is expected to engage in outreach to all of these stakeholder groups through network building and advocacy. |
| Practice Area: |
Canyon is located in the Texas panhandle and is within a 20 minute drive to Amarillo. |
Date job was submitted: 6/29/2024
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