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Spay/Neuter Rotation Instructor

University of Minnesota
retirement plan
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Feb 08, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 366659 Location Twin Cities Job Family Academic Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Code 9404 Employee Class Instr Fac/TC and Coord Cmp Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job The University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine is accepting applications for a short-term temporary position to assist with an increase in the number of DVM students and spay/neuter surgeries in upcoming spay/neuter clinical rotations (UMSN). The UMSN clinical rotations run for two weeks each, with assistance needed during rotation days that include surgeries: Tuesday - Thursday (Week 1 of rotation) and Monday-Thursday (Week 2 of rotation) from 8:30AM - 3:00PM. February 17, 2025 - February 28, 2025 March 31, 2025 - April 11, 2025 April 14, 2025 - April 25, 2026 1-2 hour debrief session after 4/25/25, scheduled based on availability Primary Responsibilities: Provide DVM student instruction on Spay/Neuter Clinical Rotation - 100% * Instruct 4th year veterinary students in physical examination, general surgery skills, and anesthetic delivery on dogs and cats provided by local rescue groups and humane societies. * Provide medical care to animals experiencing surgical and other complications * Train students in animal care, restraint, and handling * Other duties as assigned Qualifications DVM (or equivalent degree), active Minnesota Veterinary license in good standing, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills and experience and interest in teaching DVM students. History of high quality, high volume spay neuter and shelter medicine experience preferred. About the Department The Veterinary Clinical Sciences Department provides instruction to veterinary students, interns, residents, and graduate students. We also improve the health of companion animals by educating veterinarians, providing medical and surgical services, and generating new knowledge through clinical research. Teaching Veterinary Clinical Sciences faculty members are responsible for a significant portion of the clinical training program for third- and fourth-year veterinary students, as well as small animal internship and residency programs. Faculty members also participate in the veterinary medicine and comparative and molecular biosciences graduate programs. Research Faculty and staff are actively involved in clinical and basic research, as well as specialized programs such as the Animal Cancer Care and Research program, Minnesota Urolith Center, and Surgical Research Laboratory. Research efforts are supported by the Clinical Investigation Center, which coordinates clinical trials. Service Veterinary Clinical Sciences faculty members provide clinical services in the Veterinary Medical Center and offer consultations and continuing education programs for practicing veterinarians in the community. Pay and Benefits Pay Range: $100/hr to $140/hr: depending on education/qualifications/experience. Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. 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