Bovine Foot Health Clinician & Instructor (DVM) – Part‑Time

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 207,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Guest Instructor for the Dairy Education Center to deliver hands-on instruction in advanced bovine hoof health. The role requires a DVM and focuses on live-cow training with emphasis on functional and therapeutic hoof trimming.

The instructor will diagnose and manage foot diseases, perform advanced surgical techniques, and assess student proficiency against EPAs. Appointment is 3 months, 10–20 hours per week at the Twin Cities campus.

Qualifications

• DVM required for the role.
• Experience with ruminant animals preferred.
• Experience in bovine foot health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide senior students through live-cow training focused on functional and therapeutic hoof trimming.
• Diagnosis and management of foot diseases.
• Advanced surgical techniques such as toe resections and amputations.
• Assess student proficiency and evaluate progress against rotation EPAs.

Skills

Hoof trimming

Clinical teaching

Live-cow training

Diagnostic skills

Education

DVM

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a Guest Instructor for the Dairy Education Center to deliver hands-on instruction in advanced bovine hoof health. The role requires a DVM and focuses on live-cow training with emphasis on functional and therapeutic hoof trimming.

The instructor will diagnose and manage foot diseases, perform advanced surgical techniques, and assess student proficiency against EPAs. Appointment is 3 months, 10–20 hours per week at the Twin Cities campus.