Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Assigned hours and days per clinic schedule
Advertised Salary 61,882.00 Posting Date 12/16/2025 Open until filled No Closing Date 12/28/2025 Proposed Starting Date 01/05/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Veterinary Fellow I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine is an American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology) approved residency training facility for small animal resident (3 years) and fellowship (2 years) programs. This is an intermediate position structured to suit applicants who have completed specialty training DVM positions (internship and residency) prior to applying for faculty positions or private practice equivalent. The incumbent will be mentored by two neurology clinicians (ACVIM-Neurology fellowship trained). The neurology service is supported by two clinicians, two neurology residents and eight rotating interns. On completion of the program, the incumbent will have completed the requirements for credentialing to take the board certification exam in small animal neurology.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• The incumbent will have a valid license (regular Georgia or faculty) to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Georgia or be willing to obtain and maintain a valid license (regular Georgia or faculty) to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Georgia.
• Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with faculty and technical administrative staff.
• Communicate effectively with referring veterinarians, house officers, and veterinary students.
• Fellowship: To be considered for the fellowship position, candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree; have post-DVM clinical experience.
• Preference for significant experience in clinical, laboratory and didactic teaching of veterinary students.
• Motivation to be an active and integral part of a busy large animal teaching hospital service.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.
• Normal working conditions for a veterinary environment.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Participate in the Small Animal Neurology service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital seeing patients
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical teaching of veterinary students, interns and residents.
• The incumbent will participate primarily in the department's relevant neurology service rotations.
• Instructional responsibilities will be primarily under the supervision of the 2 neurology clinicians.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
The incumbent will participate in scholarly activity.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Spencer A. Johnston Recruitment Contact Email spencerj@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

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