Veterinary Locum
Position Information
Requisition Number TES3031P
Home Org Name Raptor Center
Division Name College of Veterinary Medicine
Position Title TES Locum - Auburn University Raptor Center
Estimated Hours Per Week 20-40
Anticipated Length of Assignment Up to one year
Job Summary
The Executive TES Clinician will provide part-time veterinary medical and surgical support to the Auburn University Raptor Center (AURC), ensuring high standards of clinical care for injured, ill, or orphaned raptors undergoing rehabilitation or resident educational ambassadors. This role supports continuity of patient care, assists with case management, and provides clinical mentorship to veterinary students and interns. The position requires collaboration with AURC staff in both the Education and Rehabilitation departments and integration with the mission pillars of conservation, education, and rehabilitation.
This temporary appointment is designed to augment AURC’s veterinary team during periods of increased caseload, staff outages, or program expansion.
Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:
Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
Assistance with special projects
Seasonal work
Emergencies
If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
AU students are not eligible for TES.
Essential Functions
Clinical Case Management
Examine, diagnose, and treat raptors presented for rehabilitation
Support annual exams and ongoing health care for resident raptors
Perform surgical and non-surgical procedures as needed
Develop and implement treatment and rehabilitation plans
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with institutional protocols and federal/state regulations.
Support of Ongoing Medical Operations
Assist in daily rounds and patient monitoring.
Coordinate with staff to provide continuity of care during clinician absences or high patient load periods.
Respond to emergency cases and triage newly admitted patients as needed.
Support with On-Call duties on a rotating schedule for weekends and holidays
Mentorship and Teaching
Provide clinical instruction and mentorship to veterinary students, interns, and residents participating in raptor care rotations.
Contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes high standards of avian medicine and welfare.
Why Work at Auburn?
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Minimum Qualifications
The qualified applicant must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent degree at the time employment begins. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Eligibility for faculty veterinary licensure in the State of Alabama is also required.
Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range $150 - $175 per hour based on experience
Work Hours Varying, based on dept need and agreement upon hire (The standard hours of operation are 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.).
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: AL
Posting Date 08/20/2025
Closing Date
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55343
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
Resume
Transcripts
Other
Other Documentation
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Supplemental Questions
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* Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you currently hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or an equivalent degree, or will you have earned one by the time employment begins?
Yes
No