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Veterinary Resident- Behavior

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, us, 14851


Veterinary Resident- Behavior

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The Cornell University animal behavior medicine residency program is a three-year intensive specialty training program accredited by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB). It is supported by two board-certified veterinary behaviorists and one trainer.

This position is sponsored by the Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior, which is endowed by a $12.1M grant from the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, ensuring that the institute will be a world leader in advancing the discipline of animal behavior and will build on Cornell's expertise to better understand animal behavior and improve the lives of pets and people who share their lives with them.

The behavior service has a high caseload; small animals make up most of it, with some equine, exotic animal, and lab animal consultations. The residents will see referral behavior cases at the Behavior specialty clinic at Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA), primary behavior cases at Cornell Small Animal Community Practice (SACP) and participate in the shelter medicine outreach program.

In accordance with ACVB requirements, the resident will participate in teaching veterinary students and house officers. The residency includes two-week clinical rotations in neurology and one-week rotation in dermatology and internal medicine. The schedule will support time for coursework, journal club, book club, and research project.

Program dates: 3 year term

Application deadline: September 20, 2024

Requirements:

The candidate must hold a DVM or equivalent degree.Completion of a one-year internship program is required or equivalent in practice.The ideal candidate is independent, highly motivated, a good communicator, and a strong team player.Pre-employment background check will be requiredNon-compete agreement required.

Applicants from both foreign and American colleges of veterinary medicine are welcome to apply. All positions open to US citizens (or permanent residents) and Canadian citizens or those with valid employment authorization. Canadian citizens will be sponsored for a TN visa for NAFTA professionals. Canadian applicants from Quebec must provide English Language proficiency documentation *as well as certified translations of transcripts and veterinary degree as stated below. Any questions regarding eligibility requirements should be directed to Ms. Pilar Thompson (pav37@cornell.edu).

Additional information for graduates of universities outside of the United States and Canada - If selected you must meet the criteria to be sponsored for an H-1B visa:

Foreign national applicants must provide an English Language proficiency documentation. Certified translations and US third party equivalency certification of transcripts and veterinary degree. Please note that while licensure is recommended, it is not required as long as you are a graduate of a "school of veterinary medicine" accredited in any state or country. We do not require that you provide proof of NAVLE, PAVE or ECFVG in order to apply.

English proficiency must be provided by applicants from countries where English is not the only official language. Acceptable proofs are:

TOEFL - minimum 100 (internet based) and a minimum of 600 (paper exam) http://www.ets.org/toefl/ IETLS - minimum 7 average

New: Our ETS TOEFL DI Code is B421 for Cornell Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Internships & Residencies

Official and certified translations of DVM transcripts and degree are required. If the courses and degree are not from a

U.S. institution it is required that they are evaluated by an outside agency for U.S. equivalency that meet immigration standards.

Any questions regarding eligibility requirements should be directed to Ms. Pilar Thompson (pav37@cornell.edu).

Applicants will need to submit the following:

A personal statement describing the applicant's background, reasons for applying for this residency, and career goals.Curriculum vitaeThree to five letters of reference from faculty members, research mentors, and/or practicing veterinarians. These letters should ideally address aptitude and performance pertinent to clinical skills, knowledge of veterinary medicine, ability to apply knowledge in the clinical setting, ability to communicate and work with others, and scientific research.Official transcripts, including grade point average, from all post-secondary institutions attended and your class rank in veterinary school (if available).Official and certified translations of all DVM transcripts and degree are required. If the courses and degree are not from a U.S. institution it is required that they are evaluated by an outside agency for U.S. equivalency that meet immigration standards.

* Letters and transcripts should be sent electronically to the attention of:

Amanda Hakes

cuha-residency@cornell.eduProfessional & Clinical ServicesCornell University Hospital for Animals

930 Campus Road, CVM Box 37

Ithaca, NY 14853-6401

T: (607) 253-3495

Compensation and Leave:

First-Year Salary: $50,000Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation in this position? NoIs this Position Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness? YesRequired Tuition and Fees: NoneVacation Leave Days Per Year: 10Sick Leave Days Per Year: 12Professional Leave Days Per Year: 7Medical Benefits and Supportive Services: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

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University Job Title:

Vet Resident

Job Family:

Vet Intern Other

Level:

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$50,000.00 - $50,000.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Katie Ehemann

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