Faculty Position in Small Animal Surgery

About the role

The successful candidate will report to the Department Head of Clinical Sciences and join a collaborative team of faculty delivering a forward‑thinking small animal teaching program within the preclinical veterinary curriculum. The position involves teaching small animal surgery across multiple courses, contributing to case‑based didactics, and supporting laboratory sessions that develop surgical skills and introductory clinical experience.

Key responsibilities

• Teach and co‑teach small animal surgery courses and related case‑based lectures.
• Lead Essential Veterinary Skills (EVS) laboratory sessions, including surgical skills labs.
• Provide occasional surgical consultations and mentorship to faculty in the on‑campus veterinary clinic.
• Develop and maintain an independent or collaborative research program, seeking external funding.
• Participate in university and departmental committees, mentor graduate students, and hold regular office hours.

Required profile

• DVM or equivalent degree with board certification in Small Animal Surgery (ACVS or ECVS) is required.
• A PhD in addition to a DVM is highly preferred.
• Experience or strong interest in innovative, student‑centered teaching methods.
• Prior teaching experience at an AVMA‑accredited institution or equivalent is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative academic mindset.

Required skills

• Small Animal Surgery expertise.
• Board certification through ACVS or ECVS.