Veterinary Resident

Oklahoma City, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Oklahoma Comparative Medicine Training Program is seeking candidates for a Veterinary Residency position approved by the Board of Directors of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. Individuals who successfully complete this training program will meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the ACLAM board certifying exam.

The training program has three primary goals:

To produce knowledgeable and skilled laboratory animal veterinarians prepared for productive careers with research and clinical responsibilities in animal care and use programs within academic government or private sectors.
To provide experience to veterinarians in the humane care and responsible use of laboratory animals in biomedical research and education. This is accomplished through didactic training in formal coursework and seminars. Practical hands-on experience in laboratory animal medicine is garnered under the direct supervision of competent and accomplished laboratory animal specialists and the diverse biomedical research faculty across two major research institutions (OUHSC & OSU) within the state of Oklahoma.
Provide applied mentored research experiences in order to encourage a familiarity-based understanding and support of biomedical investigations. This research experience prepares veterinarians to become active participants in collaborative research. Collaboration with research projects and programs permit the residents to participate in the development and maintenance of animal models in support of translational research activities.

Residents shall complete the standard training program in three (3) years. Candidates are encouraged to enroll concurrently in for a Masters of Science degree through the Clinical and Translational Science program in the OUHSC Graduate College.

Note: A two (2) year option is possible for those already having an MS or those wishing to by-pass the MS but only with permission from the Program Director confirming the resident is on track to qualify for the ACLAM certifying exam.

Required Attachments

Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.

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REQUIREMENTS TO DOCUMENT BOARD CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY AND SECURE PERMISSION FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR EXAMINATION APPLICATION INCLUDE:

Demonstration of professionalism and competency when carrying out all program-related responsibilities.
Participation in core didactic training seminars and satisfactory completion of standards as determined by a variety of evaluation methods including discussions quizzes oral exams presentations and demonstrations.
Completion of a primary research projectwhich includes:developing and proposing of a research plan; providing a significant contribution to all phases of the research project including data collection analysis and interpretation of results; and presenting the findings to peers.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from AVMA-accredited veterinary school AND/OR will graduate with a DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school by June 2026.
Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state with ability to obtain Oklahoma licensure within 1 year of employment and/or by June 2027.

Experience:No specific laboratory animal experience required.

Skills:

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine.
Excellent veterinary clinical skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to establish professional and collegial relationships with department personnel investigators research staff and institutional administrators.
Ability to balance concurrent multiple priorities and projects successfully.

Department Preferences:Experience in laboratory animal medicine in a research teaching or testing facility.

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