AUBURN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Clinical Veterinary Fellow – Veterinary Medicine Administration

Position Description:  Auburn University is seeking applications for a Clinical Veterinary Fellow position at the Auburn University Equine Source Plasma Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine.  Individuals with a DVM or equivalent degree and experience in equine medicine are encouraged to apply. The Clinical Veterinary Fellow position is a 12-month, annually renewable non-tenure track faculty position. Responsibilities include working with draft breed equine species and performing the following:  health maintenance and clinical veterinary oversight duties for project animals, veterinary care and oversight of technical and laboratory procedures associated with plasmapheresis, maintenance of health records in accordance with standard operating procedures, supervision of project personnel regarding care and use of animals, after hours and emergency care of project animals as required, and responsibility for veterinary expertise, oversight and assistance in any associated project activities as required.  Review of applications will be begin immediately and will continue until a candidate is recommended for appointment.  Applications must include a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, and names and email addresses of three references. Additional information, including a link to apply for the position, can be found at: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/25460. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Paul Walz, Auburn University, Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn, AL 36849. Telephone: 334-844-2665. Email: walzpau@auburn.edu. For more information about the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, please reference our website at www.vetmed.auburn.edu.

Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier land, sea, and space grant institutions. In the 2022 edition of U.S. News and World Report, it was ranked 42nd among the nation’s public universities. Auburn is an institution that is both highly research-active and committed to maintaining teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral degrees. Enrollment in 2021 was over 31,000 students and included 24,931 undergraduates, 5,346 graduate students, and 1,249 professional-doctorate students in Pharmacy and Veterinary Medicine. The University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, its positive work environment, its thriving student life programs, and its beautiful campus. Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities or to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery, Alabama. Auburn is located approximately 1.5 hours southwest of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with day-round shuttle service that is friendly for both business and leisurely travel. The combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000 with excellent public school systems and regional medical centers.

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.