ECC Residency​/Fellowship Program FY

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ECC Residency / Fellowship Program FY27 – Veterinary Fellow II / Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care track

Vet Med-Large Animal Medicine

The University of Georgia (UGA) is an Equal Opportunity employer with a long-standing commitment to higher education and public service. UGA is ranked among the top public universities in U.S. News & World Report and operates campuses in Athens and multiple locations across Georgia.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine trains future veterinarians, provides veterinary services, and conducts research to improve animal and human health. The college emphasizes inclusion and upholds its Principles of Community.

www.vet.uga.edu

Posting Type:
External
• Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
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Employment Type:

Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible
• Full/Part time:
Full Time
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Location:

Athens Area

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm; some weekends and after hours

$60,000-$67,500

09/05/2025
• Open until filled:
Yes
• Proposed Starting Date: 07/15/2026

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine offers an American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care approved residency (3 years) and fellowship (2 years) program in large animal emergency and critical care. This is an intermediate position designed for applicants who have completed specialty training (DVM, internship, and residency) and are pursuing faculty appointments or equivalent roles.

Classification:
Veterinary Fellow II
• FLSA:
Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience

Note:

Details not specified in the source.

The program trains in large animal emergency and critical care with a caseload comprising ~85% equine and additional cases in small ruminants, new world camelids, and cattle. The incumbent will be mentored by emergency and critical care clinicians and surgery/internal medicine teams. Completion of the program provides credentialing requirements to pursue board certification in large animal emergency and critical care upon successful completion.

• Valid veterinary license to practice in Georgia or eligibility to obtain and maintain one.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with faculty and staff.
• Effective communication with referring veterinarians, house officers, and veterinary students.
• Residency track: DVM or equivalent; 4 years post-DVM clinical experience including completion of equine or large animal surgery, with preference for teaching experience.
• Fellowship track: DVM or equivalent; 4 years post-DVM clinical experience including completion of equine or large animal surgery, board-eligible or board-certified by ACVS-LA; preference for teaching experience.
• Preference for experience in clinical, laboratory, and didactic teaching of veterinary students.
• Motivation to contribute to a busy large animal teaching hospital service.

• Normal working conditions for a veterinary environment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

• Is driving a responsibility of this position? No
• Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
• Does this position require a P-Card? No
• Is having a P-Card an essential function? No
• Direct interaction with or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? Yes
• Security access to sensitive information or facilities? Yes

Credit and P-Card policy: A credit check is required for positions with financial responsibilities. Background checks:
Offers are contingent upon a criminal background check and credential verification. A pre-employment drug test may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.

Service: Participate in the Large Animal Emergency Critical Care Service of the Veterinary Teaching…