Small Animal Infectious Diseases Fellow; VETERINARIAN

Job Details

Job

Location:

Davis, CA

Full Time

As the only clinical infectious disease fellow, work independently to receive and consult on internal medicine and infectious disease cases and participate in hospital infection control. Will work primarily in the VMTH, which receives approximately 60,000 patients/year. The fellowship is an ACVIM‑approved fellowship training program and includes clinical microbiology laboratory rotations, an external rotation if available and time for research/study.

01/27/2026 at 11:59pm

One month:
Applicants will be screened after two weeks and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

• Licensed DVM in the state of California, or obtain within 3 months of date of hire (includes University Veterinary Licensure).
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree.
• Completion of a residency program in Small Animal Internal Medicine approved by ACVIM or ECVIM by effective date; ACVIM or ECVIM board certification is preferred.
• Practice experience in a busy veterinary clinic practicing high quality medicine at a specialist level.
• Clinical experience in Infectious Diseases.
• Ability to work collegially and in a team‑based manner, outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.

• Master's or PhD with an infectious disease emphasis.
• Teaching experience.

• 60% – Infectious Disease Control Receiving and Consulting
• 20% – Research and Study
• 15% – Clinical Microbiology and Pathology Rotations
• 5% – External Rotation

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is a unit that provides clinical case material in support of the teaching programs throughout the School of Veterinary Medicine on a 24‑hour basis. Its primary objectives are to train professional (veterinary) students, graduate clinical students (interns and residents), and graduate academic students; to provide veterinary services to the public; to serve as a referral center for practicing veterinarians, and to advance veterinary medical knowledge.

• Vacation – earn (3) three weeks per year
• 14 paid holidays annually
• Sick leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)
• Competitive pay
• $1,000 Continuing Education allowance
• Wellness and on‑site Employee Assistance Program
• High‑quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from to fit family needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Supplemental insurance including additional life, disability, short/long‑term disability, and legal coverage

• Salary or Pay Range: $ – $ per year
• Salary Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Grade:
  Grade 26
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  VETERINARIAN 3
• UC Job Code: 000353
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Contract – 1‑year contract with possibility of extension or conversion to career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Days and hours to be determined. May include days, nights, weekends, holidays and on call.
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation: 99 – Non‑Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site

• Standing – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Walking – Continuous 6 to 8+ hours
• Sitting – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0‑25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26‑50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26‑50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Bending/Stooping – Frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Squatting/Kneeling – Frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Twisting – Frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Reaching overhead – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Occasional up to 3 hours

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – Frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Loud noise levels – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature – Frequent 3 to 6 hours
• Microwave/Radiation – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment – Occasional up to 3 hours
• Extreme…