University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Maddie's Clinical Instructor

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Posted:

February 9, 2021

Location:

Madison, Wisconsin

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Salary:

$70,000-$90,000

Type & Experience Level:

Full Time - One to seven years

Function:

Veterinarian

Species:

Other

Category:

Academia/Research

Preferred Education:

DVM or equivalent

This position is part of the UW Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shelter Medicine Program.

This position is designed to provide support for University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine Shelter Medicine Program's (UWSMP) Maddie's Shelter Medicine Teaching and Training Programs. The primary student rotation and intern clinical training currently occurs at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS). UWSMP currently has 2 Maddie's Shelter Medicine interns annually and 2-3 Maddie's Shelter Medicine residents completing their primary clinical training at DCHS. There are 69 University of Wisconsin 4th year veterinary students rotating thorough DCHS on their two-week Shelter Medicine Ambulatory in the 2020/2021 academic year, and interest in this rotation continues to grow, including requests from out-of-state veterinary students.

Primary duties include educating & supervising students, interns, and residents on life-saving practices; training students, interns, and residents to find and examine multiple solutions to the problems that shelter animals and communities might face; pursuing excellence in the clinical skills of trainees; and supporting other educational aspects of the program as needed. UWSMP has a close partnership with DCHS
and the clinical instructor will primarily be working out of the shelter and must work successfully within their practices to uphold this partnership with DCHS.

Other important duties are to provide population-level continuing education and consultation for shelter staff, and to be involved in didactic instruction via the UWSMP's Maddie's Shelter Medicine Fellowship program, Maddie's Shelter Medicine Intensive, and Maddie's Shelter Medicine Elective university course.

Ideally at least three years of experience working in or with animal shelters or a formalized internship
in shelter medicine. At least one year of experience with instructional and consultation activities
preferred. Proficiency in practical and tactful identification and articulation of strengths, problems, and
possible solutions. Ability to write reports and to deliver presentations that will be clear to an audience with a wide range of backgrounds.

Must have or be eligible to attain license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Wisconsin.
Strong preference given to candidates ABVP board certified in Shelter Medicine or eligible to become
board certified in Shelter Medicine but board certification is not required.

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, sharp attention to
detail, and strong organizational skills. The candidate must show creativity and a proven ability to initiate projects and see them through to a successful completion. Must have a demonstrated ability to work well independently and also to collaborate in a team environment. Must have the ability to take direction as well as provide leadership. Must be comfortable working with people of all levels of expertise.

Internal Number: 231377-AS

About University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program is within University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine located in Madison, Wisconsin. Our program is made up of several staff and trainees and focus our work on outreach, education, and research in the field of shelter medicine.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison Shelter Medicine Maddie's Clinical Instructor

University of Wisconsin-Madison

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