Veterinary Resident- Behavior

The Cornell University animal behavior medicine residency program is a three-year intensive specialty training program accredited by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB). It is supported by two board-certified veterinary behaviorists and one trainer.

This position is sponsored by the Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior, which is endowed by a $12.1M grant from the Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, ensuring that the institute will be a world leader in advancing the discipline of animal behavior and will build on Cornell's expertise to better understand animal behavior and improve the lives of pets and people who share their lives with them.

The behavior service has a high caseload; small animals make up most of it, with some equine, exotic animal, and lab animal consultations. The residents will see referral behavior cases at the Behavior specialty clinic at Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA), primary behavior cases at Cornell Small Animal Community Practice (SACP) and participate in the shelter medicine outreach program.

In accordance with ACVB requirements, the resident will participate in teaching veterinary students and house officers. The residency includes two-week clinical rotations in neurology and one-week rotation in dermatology and internal medicine. The schedule will support time for coursework, journal club, book club, and research project.

Program dates: 3 year term

Application deadline: September 20, 2024

Requirements:

• The candidate must hold a DVM or equivalent degree.
• Completion of a one-year internship program is required or equivalent in practice.
• The ideal candidate is independent, highly motivated, a good communicator, and a strong team player.
• Pre-employment background check will be required
• Non-compete agreement required.

Applicants will need to submit the following:

• A personal statement describing the applicant's background, reasons for applying for this residency, and career goals.
• Curriculum vitae
• Three to five letters of reference from faculty members, research mentors, and/or practicing veterinarians. These letters should ideally address aptitude and performance pertinent to clinical skills, knowledge of veterinary medicine, ability to apply knowledge in the clinical setting, ability to communicate and work with others, and scientific research.
• Official transcripts, including grade point average, from all post-secondary institutions attended and your class rank in veterinary school (if available).Official and certified translations of all DVM transcripts and degree are required. If the courses and degree are not from a U.S. institution it is required that they are evaluated by an outside agency for U.S. equivalency that meet immigration standards.

***Letters and transcripts should be sent electronically to the attention of:

Amanda Hakes

cuha-residency@cornell.edu
Professional & Clinical Services
Cornell University Hospital for Animals

930 Campus Road, CVM Box 37

Ithaca, NY 14853-6401

T: (607) 253-3495

Compensation and Leave:

• First-Year Salary: $50,000
• Opportunity to earn additional cash compensation in this position? No
• Is this Position Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Yes
• Required Tuition and Fees: None
• Vacation Leave Days Per Year: 10
• Sick Leave Days Per Year: 12
• Professional Leave Days Per Year: 7
• Medical Benefits and Supportive Services: https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits

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