The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) and Extracorporeal Therapy (ECT) Services at the NC State Veterinary Hospital are accepting applications for a 12-24 month Fellowship in Advanced ECC and ECT, depending on the fellow’s preference/interest.

The duties of the Fellow will include:

• 50% extracorporeal therapy duty: primary responsibility is management of elective and emergency extracorporeal sessions. During extracorporeal week duty, the Fellow is on-call (7 days/week) for any emergency extracorporeal therapy session. Primary case responsibility will be maintained by the primary specialty service (usually Internal Medicine or ECC service)

• 50% ER/ICU duty: The Fellow will primarily receive emergency cases, supervise house officers in the ER and ICU services, and/or work in the hospitalist service, depending on the qualifications and previous experiences of the fellow. During the primary receiving or hospitalist duty, the fellow will take care of emergency and hospitalized cases as a primary clinician during weekdays or weekends. During the supervisory duty, the fellow will work directly with ECC residents and rotating interns and supervise the ICU and Emergency/Triage services during weekdays or weekends.

The successful candidate will be board eligible or credentialed by the ACVECC. Time for board preparation (up to 8 weeks) is available for board eligible candidates.

Additional benefits provided to the incumbent include:

• Registration to online hemodialysis academy (3 classes/week x 50 weeks). The program will sponsor cost of the course ($1,500). If the hemodialysis academy is not available during the fellowship period, the fellow can use this for other purposes (attend other CE events – online or in person).

• Fellow will be eligible for 2-4 weeks of professional development.

The Small Animal ECC service at NC State Veterinary Hospital is a busy service that includes 7 ACVECC Diplomates, 9 ECC residents, and over 20 certified veterinary technicians. The ECT service consists of 2 founding members (1 ACVECC and 1 ACVIM) of the American College of Veterinary Nephrology and Urology (ACVNU) and 4 faculty members (2 ACVECC and 2 ACVIM) who are current residents of the ACVNU. The successful candidate for the Advanced ECC/ECT Fellowship is expected to actively participate in the sections, attend resident training rounds and reading groups, and contribute to excellence in patient care within the ECT and ECC services.

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We recommended that the applicant obtain letters of reference from postgraduate clinical training (e.g., residency) mentors who can attest to the clinical proficiency and pleasant personality of the applicant. Factors favoring an applicant’s acceptance to the program include superior clinical skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills. International candidates are eligible to apply and will be considered.

Must be eligible for North Carolina veterinary licensure and/ or faculty certificate under the supervision of the NC State Veterinary Hospital.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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