Tenure-Track Faculty Member, Large Animal Surgery

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 113,527 - 135,535; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & health plan

Pension plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Sick leave

Travel insurance

Death benefits

Employee assistance program

Expense allowance

Wellness program

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Large Animal Surgery within WCVM. The role combines 50% service duties in large animal surgery and 50% research, teaching, and administration.

Candidates will supervise students, contribute to the DVM curriculum, and develop an active research program with potential for external funding. The successful candidate should hold a DVM, have completed an approved residency in large animal

Qualifications

• Must hold a DVM degree or equivalent.
• Completed approved residency in large animal surgery.
• Earned an advanced degree in a related field.
• Diplomate of the ACVS or eligible for certification at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of surgical procedures on horses and food animals.
• Provide high-quality pre- and post-operative care and client communication.
• Develop and maintain an active research program.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate DVM students, interns, and residents.
• Engage in teaching responsibilities across Years 1–3 of the DVM curriculum.

Skills

Surgical proficiency

Teaching supervision

Research program development

Clinical leadership

Education

DVM degree or equivalent

Approved residency in large animal surgery

Advanced degree in related field

Diplomate ACVS or eligible

ECVS Diplomate considered

Job description

Tenure-Track Faculty Member, Large Animal Surgery

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time, tenure track faculty position with the Large Animal Surgery in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (https://wcvm.usask.ca/departments/large-clinical.php) at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).

This position entails a 50% commitment to the large animal surgery service of the Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) while providing supervision and instruction to undergraduate students - primarily those in the fourth or final year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program - as well as interns and residents. The successful candidate will also contribute to the department’s teaching responsibilities, including lectures, laboratories, and demonstrations in Years 1 to 3 of the DVM curriculum, and graduate courses. The remaining 50% of the appointment will be devoted to research and scholarly activities, administrative responsibilities, and other academic pursuits.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform a wide range of surgical procedures on horses and food animals, including emergency and elective surgeries (both orthopedic and soft tissue), and provide quality pre- and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards of animal care and client communication. They will also be expected to develop and maintain an active research program. Success will be reflected in the acquisition of research funding, the recruitment and mentoring of graduate students, and the dissemination of research findings through peer-reviewed outlets.

The WCVM (https://wcvm.usask.ca/) is Western Canada’s regional college of veterinary medicine and currently enrolls about 360 undergraduate students from three western provinces and northern jurisdictions, as well as approximately 200 graduate students. The University of Saskatchewan is a member of U15 Canada - an association of the country’s leading research-intensive universities - with a reputation for excellence in teaching and other scholarly activities. The university offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to more than 26000 students, including over 21000 undergraduate and 4500 graduate students.

Located within the WCVM, the VMC (https://vmc.usask.ca/) is a state-of-the-art AVMA- and AAHA-accredited hospital and referral centre. It offers specialty services and training in anesthesia; dentistry; dermatology; exotic, wild, and zoo animal medicine; internal medicine; medical imaging; nutrition; oncology; ophthalmology; radiation oncology; surgery; and theriogenology. The VMC provides the only comprehensive specialty and referral service for large animal surgery in Saskatchewan.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.

Applicants must hold a DVM degree or equivalent, have completed an approved residency in large animal surgery and earned an advanced degree in a related field, and either be certified, i.e., a Diplomate, of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or be eligible for certification at the time of appointment. Diplomates of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons will also be considered. The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Canada and must obtain licensure with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (https://svma.sk.ca/become-a-member/dvm/) by the start of the appointment. Given the extent of teaching in this role, prior teaching experience will be considered an asset.

The Large Animal Surgery Service currently operates with three faculty members, two residents, and one Specialty Intern. On-call and after-hours duties are shared among members of the service.

Salary information for this position for the 2026-2027 academic year is as follows: $113,527 to $135,535. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

This position is within the scope of the University of Saskatchewan Faculty Association (https://usaskfaculty.ca/). This position includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• dental, health and extended vision care plan
• pension plan
• life insurance (compulsory and voluntary)
• academic long-term disability
• sick leave
• travel insurance
• death benefits
• an employee assistance program
• a professional expense allowance
• and a flexible health and wellness spending program

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027, or on another date mutually agreed upon with the successful candidate.

Only complete applications will be considered. The review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until September 15, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Status: Tenure Track

Employment Group: USFA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.00

Posted Date: 7/23/2026

Closing Date: 9/15/2026

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

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