Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, Community Practice

University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine, Dept. of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine is hiring a faculty member in small animal community practice. The role involves teaching, clinical service, and research, with a focus on providing excellent care and guidance to veterinary students. Ideal candidates should have a DVM, significant clinical experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in small animal primary care.
• Exceptional communication skills are required.
• Certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide service and clinical teaching in small animal community practice.
• Participate in pre-clinical didactic instruction and collaborative research.
• Engage in clinical service and maintain diverse caseload.

Skills

Communication

Preventive care

Management of acute and chronic illness

Dentistry

Basic surgery

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia is seeking candidates for a clinical (non-tenure track) faculty position in small animal community practice at the rank of assistant or associate professor.

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree and a minimum of three years of experience in a small animal primary care setting, including skills in preventative care, management of acute and chronic illness, dentistry, and basic surgery. Exceptional communication skills are required for success in this role. Certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in canine and feline practice is a preferred qualification. Salary and entry rank will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and qualifications. The promotion guidelines for this position are under review; for reference, the current clinical track guidelines can be referenced at https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/capu-criteria-small-animal-medicine-surgery.pdf.

The community practice service operates within the UGA Pet Health Center (PHC), which is a Stanton Spectrum of Care (SoC) Clinic. The PHC is a stand-alone facility on the Classic Campus of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The main responsibility of the position is to provide service and clinical teaching across a SoC. The SoC initiative promotes training students to provide high quality, individualized care to each patient by balancing client, patient, and provider factors. For more information, please visit: https://www.aavmc.org/the-spectrum-of-care-initiative/. Participation in pre-clinical didactic instruction, service to the department and college, and scholarly activity is expected.

The successful candidate will join three full-time clinical track assistant/associate professors, a practice manager, and a growing team of licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants. The community practice service maintains a fast-paced, diverse caseload, emulating the general practice experience for junior and senior veterinary students. The PHC has in-house laboratory capabilities, well-equipped surgical and dentistry suites, on-site radiology, and its own dispensary. The PHC will undergo renovations and expansion throughout 2025 in support of an enhanced SoC curriculum. The service has access to specialists in the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital, located 2.5 miles from the Pet Health Center.

Faculty assignment will be based on the candidate's interests in conjunction with the missions of the community practice program. The successful candidate will actively develop and participate in collaborative research efforts pertinent to community practice. The community practice clinicians share responsibilities in clinical service, didactic teaching, and clinical teaching of professional students.

The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery comprises approximately 50 faculty members, 51 clinical residents, 10 rotating interns, seven specialty interns, and three administrative staff members. Shared laboratory space and technical support are provided within the Department, and six dedicated research technicians assist in the research missions of the Department's faculty. Other specialties within the Department include anesthesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency/critical care, internal medicine, neurology, nutrition, medical and radiation oncology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and zoological medicine. Behavioral medicine operates out of the PHC. The Department participates in the college-wide M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Members of the Department also actively participate in highly successful collaborative efforts with faculty members from other departments within the college and other colleges on campus, including the College of Public Health, College of Engineering, College of Pharmacy, and the Athens campus of the Medical College of Georgia. The Department has a strong teaching, research, and clinical service track record.

The University of Georgia, the nation's first chartered state-supported university, is a research-intensive land grant and sea grant university in the vibrant college town of Athens. Only an hour from Atlanta, Athens is a progressive university town with a rich history centered among beautiful surrounding landscapes. The area abounds in local music, art, literature, and theater and hosts many performances by national and international touring artists. The cost of living in Athens compares favorably with much of the country, ranking lower than the U.S. average (http://www.bestplaces.net/city/georgia/athens-clarke_county). Additional information about the Athens area can be found http://www.visitathensga.com/ and http://athensclarkecounty.com/82/Accolades.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit the following items: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references. Please apply at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/415716

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Jane Quandt, Search Committee Chairperson, by email ([e-mail]) or telephone [phone]). All applications received on or before May 1, 2025, will be fully considered; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful candidate's employment starting date is negotiable; the position is available July 1, 2025. As required by the University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to a background investigation.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]). Please do not contact the Department or search committee with such requests.