Clinical Instructor, Emergency Veterinary Medicine

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

University benefits

Educational fee discounts

Job summary

The University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a Clinical Instructor in Emergency Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will join the Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Team, providing triage, care, and oversight of students and interns across day and night shifts.

Responsibilities include client communication, teamwork with SAECC faculty, and participating in departmental governance; licensure in Missouri and DEA/BNDD eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine by time of appointment.
• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri.
• Eligibility for DEA and BNDD.
• Experience in veterinary emergency medicine.
• Experience teaching and mentoring students.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely triage and care for emergency cases across day, swing, weekend, and overnight shifts.
• Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians regarding emergency management.
• Supervise and teach students and interns in case management and owner communications.
• Collaborate with SAECC faculty, residents, interns, technicians on transfers and inpatient care.
• Coordinate with all small animal services during ICU transfers and management.
• Contribute to personnel evaluation within the SAECC service.
• Participate in departmental and hospital governance.

Skills

Emergency veterinary medicine

Teaching/mentoring

Education

DVM or equivalent (e.g., VMD, BVSc)

Job description

College of Veterinary Medicine

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program boasts a unique curricular structure, which provides nearly two years of hands‑on training in the college's general and specialty clinics. Additionally, the College is a leader in the training of Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in the areas of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Pathobiology. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve.

The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery is dedicated to developing and disseminating knowledge to improve the health and well‑being of animals and people through instruction, innovative research, service, and leadership. The department is home to the college's Veterinary Health Center where our faculty provide clinical care, teach, and develop innovative treatments and therapies.

Position: Clinical Instructor, Emergency Veterinary Medicine

The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Team of the Veterinary Health Center is currently seeking passionate Small Animal Emergency Veterinarians for an open Clinical Instructor, Emergency Veterinary Medicine position.

The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Ensure timely and accurate triage and care for all cases arriving on emergency during daytime, swing, weekend, and overnight shifts. Schedules will be based upon the needs of the service. Holiday shifts will be divided equitably amongst clinicians.
• Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians in a timely manner for emergency case management, in both written and verbal formats.
• Supervise, direct, and teach students and interns in all aspects of case management, including financial updates for pet owners.
• Work with Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (SAECC) faculty, residents, interns, technicians, and students for case transfers and ongoing management and oversight of inpatients.
• Work with all small animal services during case transfer and management of inpatients in the intensive care unit.
• Provide input to be used in evaluation of all personnel working in support of the SAECC service, including licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and student employees.
• Participate with SAECC faculty and house officers to improve knowledge of the discipline and management of the section.
• Participate in departmental and hospital governance.

These positions are 1.0 FTE / 12‑month appointment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (such as VMD, BVSc) by time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Missouri.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain DEA and BNDD.
• Prior experience in veterinary emergency medicine.
• Prior experience teaching and mentoring students.

Application Materials

Interested candidates should be prepared to attach:

1. Letter stating professional interests and career goals.
2. Curriculum Vitae.

Please contact Noah Hartsfield, HR Recruiter ([e-mail] or 573‑882‑3761) or Dr. Elizabeth Easley, Search Committee Chair ([e-mail]) with questions or to learn more.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573‑884‑7278.