ACVS Joint Replacement Surgery; JRS Fellowship; VETERINARIAN

Job : 83716

Location: Davis, CA

Employment Type: Full Time

Works primarily in the VMTH which receives approximately 200 cases a year that have hip disease needing surgery. Performs all SA orthopedic procedures as well as resident, and student training in orthopedics. Provides on call backup for residents that is shared between all faculty and fellows. The fellowship includes time for attendance of weekly orthopedic rounds, time for research and other academic pursuits.

May also include rounds at the UC Davis Medical Center and JRS fellowship rounds virtually with other fellows. Will be responsible for one manuscript describing a JRS‑related research project required for completion of the Fellowship.

Apply By Date:

February 13, 2026 by 11:59pm

Recruitment Period: 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed DVM in the State of California.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree.
• Completion of an ACVS Small Animal Surgery residency.
• No minimum work experience required.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and professionalism with animals and clinical team members.
• Competent in maintaining animal health records, including both manual and computerized health data.
• Competent in evaluating animals and monitoring animal health on experimental protocol.
• Ability to perform full range of clinical veterinary care including preventative medicine and general medicine and dentistry, emergency medicine, intensive neonatal care, surgery, radiology, ultrasound, pharmacology, anesthesia, and endoscopy.
• Competent understanding to be able to perform examinations, complete analyses, order X‑rays, discuss special diets, and write prescriptions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interpersonal communication skills to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

• 75% - Small Animal Orthopedic / Total Joint Care receiving and Consulting / Clinical Teaching
• 20% - Research and Study
• 5% - External Rotations / Conferences at the UC Davis Medical Center or Other JRS Fellowship Programs

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.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for an ACVS Joint Replacement Surgery (JRS) Fellow to work alongside our world‑leading faculty clinicians and technicians, teaching the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.

• Vacation – earn 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 your family's needs.
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• Supplemental insurance offered including: additional life, disability, short/long term disability and legal coverage.

• Salary or Pay Range: $/yr. – $/yr.
• Salary Frequency:
  Annual
• 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):
  Hours to be arranged. To include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Location:
  
  Davis, CA
• Union Representation: 99 – Non‑Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on‑site

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision…