Small Animal Infectious Diseases Fellow; VETERINARIAN

Small Animal Infectious Diseases Fellow (VETERINARIAN
3)

Join to apply for the Small Animal Infectious Diseases Fellow (VETERINARIAN
3) role at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
.

As the only clinical infectious disease fellow, you will work independently to receive and consult on internal medicine and infectious disease cases and participate in hospital infection control. You will primarily work in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH), which receives approximately 60,000 patients per year. The fellowship is an ACVIM-approved program and includes clinical microbiology laboratory rotations, an external rotation if available, and time for research/study.

Apply by 01/27/2026 11:59pm.

• Licensed DVM in the state of California, or obtain within 3 months 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 the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ECVIM) by appointment date. ACVIM or ECVIM board certification 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.

• 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.

Outstanding benefits and perks include competitive pay, a $1,000 continuing education allowance, wellness and on‑site Employee Assistance Program, health insurance plans, dental and vision insurance, supplemental insurance, retirement benefit options, and more. See UC Davis benefits summary for eligibility and details.

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.