Description
Your next career opportunity awaits at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. One of only 33 veterinary schools in the United States, LSU Vet Med is experiencing unprecedented growth as we seek to improve and protect the lives of animals and people through superior education, transformational research, and compassionate care. We are dedicated to building a premier team of world-renowned clinicians, educators, and researchers to provide an elite healthcare experience in Louisiana and the region. This is where science meets passion, and global health prevails. We hope you will join us as we explore what is possible.
We are seeking our next Staff Veterinarian in Equine Ambulatory Service. Come work in a vibrant academic program in one of the country’s most thriving Veterinary Schools! Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Louisiana State University (LSU) is searching for an Equine Ambulatory Staff Veterinarian. The position has primary responsibility in the Equine Section of the Large Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital and will be expected but not limited to performing general and advanced medical and surgical diagnosis and perform procedures on horses presented for health maintenance and medical diseases. This is a staff veterinarian position with potentially a multi-year appointment in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Minimum Qualifications: DVM or Equivalent with 2 years of experience as an equine clinician.
Specific Experience: Experience in equine medicine and/or surgery as it pertains to ambulatory service.
Minimum Certifications/Licenses: Be eligible for Louisiana veterinary license. Obtain USDA accreditation within 12 months of hire.
Questions are welcomed and can be directed to the VCS Department Head, Colin Mitchell at [email protected].
Additional Information: This position may be required to report to campus in times of emergency and/or closure per PS-18. This position may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergency closures.
About Baton Rouge, Louisiana:
The LSU campus is located in beautiful Baton Rouge, a vibrant and growing metropolitan area with over 300 years of history. Enjoy amazing culinary experiences, unique architecture, a thriving arts scene, unparalleled musical performances, thrilling sporting events, vibrant festivals and celebrations, and southern hospitality at its finest.
We are just an hour’s drive from the international city of New Orleans, the home of Mardi Gras, jazz music, and restaurants that are among the finest in the world. We are surrounded by natural beauty that is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy a short trip to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico for beautiful beaches, or explore the bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin, a vast natural wonder with a storied past. A world of new experiences awaits you in the heart of Louisiana.
We teach. We heal. We discover. We protect. Join us at LSU Vet Med as we make a profound difference in global health!
