Small Animal Infectious Diseases Fellow; VETERINARIAN

Small Animal Infectious Diseases Fellow (VETERINARIAN
3) – University of California, Davis

Location: Davis, CA

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.

Apply By Date: 01/27/2026 at 11:59pm

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

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

• Licensed DVM in the state of California or obtain within 3 months of hire
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree
• Completion of a residency program in Small Animal Internal Medicine approved by ACVIM or ECVIM by the effective date of appointment; board certification preferred
• Practice experience in a busy veterinary clinic 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

• Salary or Pay Range: $ – $ per year
• Salary Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary 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: 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

• Competitive pay
• $1,000 Continuing Education allowance
• Wellness and on‑site Employee Assistance Program
• High quality and low‑cost medical plans; UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance: life, disability, short/long term

The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check, drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment. This is a critical position as defined by UC Policy.

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