Small Animal Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine Fellow (VETERINARIAN 3)

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82384

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Davis

Full / Part Time

Full Time

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the DOSS Service Chief and the OMFM Fellowship Director, the fellow manages complex oral-medicine cases on the Dentistry & Oral Surgery Service (36 clinical weeks / year, shared on-call), with dedicated participation in the Stomatitis Clinic and consult support for OMFM-focused referrals across VMTH services. The role emphasizes advanced diagnostics (oral exams / biopsy, imaging interpretation, histopathologic correlation), pain assessment, and interdisciplinary care). The fellow contributes to resident and student education through clinical supervision (including ~10 weeks / year acting-faculty coverage), labs, rounds, and didactic teaching. Approximately 11 weeks / year are protected for research, coursework, and rotations (Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Pain Management; elective Human Oral Medicine), with expectations for two original research projects, two peer-reviewed publications, and a national / international presentation. The position is structured to meet AVDC OMFM Fellowship requirements and culminates in eligibility for fellowship recognition upon completion of clinical, academic, and research milestones.

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December 5, 2025 at 11 : 59pm

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH : Applicants will be screened after one week and on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to removal date.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California.
• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Residency trained in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery and board eligibility or certification by the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) or European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC).
• Interpersonal communication skills to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

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.

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a Small Animal Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine Fellow to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, teaching the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.

As part of the top-ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our contract veterinarians are provided the following benefits :

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Physical Demands

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Work Environment

Interact with numerous faculty, staff and residents on a daily basis by verbal, telephone and email conversations. Potential exposure to ionizing radiation due to use of intra-operative imaging equipment, and to anesthetic gasses due to proximity to anesthetized patients and equipment. The fellow will undergo specific training in regards to these hazards before commencing the position and will take all required precautions required by the VMTH and Environmental Health and Safety on campus.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. 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.

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