Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Small Animal Surgery

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Small Animal Surgery Job Summary This is a Clinical Track or Tenure Track faculty position in Small Animal Surgery. The Small Animal Surgeon must have a commitment to the University’s tri-partite mission of teaching, research, and service; and participate in classroom, clinical and laboratory instruction of veterinary students, graduate students, interns, and graduate veterinarians. The candidate must also participate in providing client surgery services to the Small Animal Teaching Hospital. Clinical services also include participation in after-hours emergency duty. Responsibilities Must have a commitment to the University’s tri-partite mission of teaching, research, and service. Participate in classroom, clinical and laboratory instruction of veterinary students, graduate students, interns, and graduate veterinarians. Creative scholarship and collaborative research activities in small animal surgery. Develop innovative teaching and service programs. Provide client services in small animal surgery and other surgical-related services to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). After-hours/on-call emergency duty. Development of strong professional relationships with referring veterinarians. Participation in state and national outreach and continuing education. Participation on college and university committees. Preferred Qualifications Board certification by the ACVS or ECVS will be given preference, however, candidates who are board eligible will be considered. Clinical experience and documented competence in small animal surgery required. Clinical experience and documented competence in medical and surgical management in small animals. Three to four years of postgraduate clinical experience, including a small animal rotating internship and/or clinical instructor experience in an academic setting are preferred. Physical Demands Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to walk short distances. Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items. Ability to view a computer terminal. FLSA Exempt Status Full‑Time Skills and Attributes Knowledge: Clinical experience and documented competence in small animal surgery required. Skills: Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, students in a collegial and diverse team environment. Ability: Ability to work effectively in an environment of diverse backgrounds. Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others as a team member. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written. Posting Number F855 Travel No Work Schedule Yes; night, weekend, and after hour work required. Funding No #J-18808-Ljbffr