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Position Details

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 ExecutiveTES 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 withAURC 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 forTES .

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 theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55343

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Resume

2. Transcripts

3. Other

4. Other Documentation

5. Other Documentation (2)