Equine Field Service Staff Veterinarian (VETERINARIAN 3)

University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Davis
Aug 15, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 80504 Location Davis Full/Part Time Full Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Job Summary Serve as a staff veterinarian to provide consistent and quality care to horses evaluated by the Equine Field Service at the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Provide primary daytime and emergency care, as well as after-hours emergency care, to horses in an ambulatory setting. Direct and supervise DVM students and house officers on a daily basis in general equine ambulatory practice. Develop relationships with, and maintain proper communication with, local referring veterinarians within the practice area. RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE WEEK: Applicants will be screened after one week. The position can be filled prior to the apply by date. Apply By Date 09/12/2025 by 11:59 pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position Current CA or University veterinary licensure and good standing with the CA Veterinary Medical Board. DVM or equivalent degree. Board-certified, residency-trained or 5 years' experience in Equine Medicine. Clinical experience and competence in primary care equine medicine. Management and supervisory experience in a clinical setting. Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Skills to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere. Preferred Qualifications Board certification or eligibility in a relevant discipline, such as the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM - LA), American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS-LA), American College Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) or American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ACVP - Equine). Advanced training in a relevant discipline, such as an acupuncture/chiropractic certification, equine lameness/locomotor pathology, equine podiatry, or equine rehabilitation. Teaching experience (particularly clinical instruction). Experience providing oversight of professional students, residents and technicians in all aspects of veterinary large animal medicine. Key Responsibilities 90% - Clinical Service 10% - Didactic Instruction Department Overview The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24-hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge. Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for Equine Field Service Staff Veterinarian to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, teaching the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community. As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our contract veterinarians are provided the following benefits: PERSONAL LEAVE * Vacation - earn (3) three weeks per year! * 14 paid Holidays annually * Sick Leave - eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum) COMPENSATION * Competitive pay CE & 0ther BENEFITS * $2000 Continuing Education allowance * Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program INSURANCE * High quality and low cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs. * UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family. * Supplemental insurance offered including: additional life, disability, short/long term disability and legal coverage. POSITION INFORMATION Salary or Pay Range: $111,400.00 - $229,800.00 /annual Salary Frequency: Monthly Salary Grade: Grade 26 UC Job Title: VETERINARIAN 3 UC Job Code: 000353 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Staff: Contract Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Location: Davis, Ca Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM) Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is 100% on-site Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page. If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html * High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs * UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family * Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave * Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement * Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth * WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources * On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services * Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles * Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here Physical Demands Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours Work Environment The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC Community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdasvispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271 Work weekdays, weekends and after-hours as needed to provide appropriate patient care. May require working with or around areas with sick animals, hazardous materials, and/or infectious diseases, and distraught clients. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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