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Job Title:Staff Veterinarian - Sports Medicine and RehabilitationDepartment:Veterinary Medical Center | Operations

Job Description

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is currently seeking a full time veterinarian who is a certified Veterinary Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT, CCRP, CCAT or ACVSMR ) to join our practice in Columbus, Ohio. Our current team is comprised of a double boarded DACVS/DACVSMR veterinarian, a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) residency-trained faculty veterinarian, an RVT/CCRVN, and an additional RVT. We see a variety of patients in our busy caseload, including post-op orthopedic and neurologic cases, conservative management cases, geriatrics, and agility/sporting dogs.

We are seeking an individual that is team oriented, has a positive attitude, and has excellent communication skills with fellow colleagues, clients, and the referral community. The primary role of this position will be as a staff veterinarian providing clinical care to patients and collaborating with faculty veterinarians of other services (primarily Neurology and Orthopedic Surgery), residents, students, and sports medicine and rehabilitation staff. This position will support the teaching mission by participating in student and resident teaching under the guidance of the Director of the Small Animal Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. The ideal candidate has previous experience working in a physical rehabilitation service and is dedicated to practicing the highest quality of rehabilitative services. They will be charged with helping to expand the rehabilitation services by providing exemplary care, while leading community outreach and marketing efforts to referring practices. In addition to exercise and manual therapy, our rehabilitation service utilizes underwater and land treadmill, therapeutic ultrasound, NMES/TENS, two Class IV lasers, shockwave therapy, PEMF, and regenerative medicine. This position will be responsible for servicing out of hospital referrals as well as in hospital cases. Certification in canine rehabilitation (CCRT, CCRP, CCAT or ACVSMR ) as well as certification in acupuncture is required. Certification in chiropractic is preferred. The candidate must have the ability to be licensed in the State of Ohio and subject to a successful background check. Strong interest in geriatrics and neurology patient management is a plus.

Minimum Education Required

D.V.M. or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Required Qualifications

DVM with certification in canine rehabilitation (CCRT, CCRP, CCAT or ACVSMR).is required. Exposure to zoonotic diseases and animal inflicted injury. Certification in acupuncture and chiropractic is required. Requires lifting and long hours standing, bending and/or reaching for long periods of time; potential exposure to zoonotic illness and physical harm caused by animals; exposure to animal dander; ability to push or pull 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

Must have excellent communication skills to interface with the RDVM community and to interact with internal sections within the hospital and with elective 4th year veterinary students.

Additional Information:

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State's approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:Veterinary Medical Center (0299)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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