Residency Information

The Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, is offering a three year residency program in Neurology/Neurosurgery. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited school of veterinary medicine and a one-year internship or equivalent practice experience. The selection of residents is made on the basis of academic achievement, career objectives, letters of recommendation, interpersonal skills, clinical skills and pertinent experience.

The training program includes didactic lectures, laboratories, and rounds discussions in basic neurosciences, clinical neurology, neuropathology, neuromuscular histopathology, neurosurgery, internal medicine, critical care and Journal Club. Medical school rounds may also be attended. The Neurology/Neurosurgery Service operates a complete electrophysiologic diagnostic laboratory and is supported by a complete muscle biopsy and histochemistry facility. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are done in-house. Each resident is required to complete a research project during the residency.

The VMTH is committed to building strong relationships with its constituents. A major part of the resident's duties, therefore, includes timely communication with referring veterinarians and clients.

Selection will be made in accordance with the guidelines of the Veterinary Internship/Residency Matching Program. For application procedures, salary and benefits, and other information about the residency program, please see General Information on the VMTH web site.

The University of California, Davis, and the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

ALL RESIDENTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO OBTAIN A CALIFORNIA LICENSE WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF THE RESIDENCY IN ORDER TO WRITE PRESCRIPTIONS.

RESIDENTS MUST BE ABLE TO ARRIVE AT THE HOSPITAL WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF AN EMERGENCY CALL, THEREFORE, RESIDENTS MUST PLAN TO LIVE WITHIN 15 MILES OF THE HOSPITAL.