This is a 12-month Tenure-track (50% research and 50% extension) position at the Assistant Professor level at the Agricultural Research Station and Cooperative Extension in the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technologies (CAFST), at the Fort Valley State University (FVSU), Fort Valley, Georgia. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2023.

Duties/responsibilities

The selected individual is expected to

• provide veterinary care for research and extension animals
• maintain the certification requirements (brucellosis and tuberculosis) for the dairy herd for the Grade A status required by Georgia Department of Agriculture and USDA
• develop a strong and competitively funded independent research program in large animals
• develop and deliver effective training programming for county extension agents, livestock producers using university owned animals as well as farmers owned through our extension target areas on animal health related subjects
• participate in student recruitment activities to support the teaching faculty
• collaborate with the Department of Veterinary Science for the use of their facilities for the care of the animals
• collaborate with research faculty as attending veterinarian on their projects
• possess positive interpersonal skills with the capability and willingness to work independently as well as part of a team.
• perform other job-related duties as

Qualifications/Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Georgia
• Three (3) years' experience in large animal practice
• Working knowledge of veterinary hospital software
• Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience in large animal, a post-DVM degree and potential for research and grantsmanship.

Working conditions

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with travel as required. Must be able to work after hours and weekends as required by the function.

Physical Requirements

The individual must be able to walk on wet floor, uneven terrain outdoors, navigate in tight space, handle sharp knives and other cutting pieces of equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds.

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