Clinical Veterinarian Instructor

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Clinical Veterinarian Instructor in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) to provide primary clinical service, patient management, and bedside teaching in the veterinary teaching hospital. The role emphasizes weekday swing and weekend shifts to ensure continuous specialty coverage and high-quality emergency care for diverse cases.

The successful candidate will supervise interns and ECC residents, conduct didactic and clinical rounds, and actively

Qualifications

• DVM (or equivalent degree) and eligibility for veterinary licensure in NC.
• Preference for minimum three years of emergency case experience and/or a small animal rotating internship.
• Extensive experience in emergency/critical care medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Receiving: manage primary emergency admissions and referrals.
• Patient & ICU Management: oversee hospitalized and ICU patients across services.
• Shift Coverage: cover weekday swing and weekend shifts.
• Inter-Service & Referring Communication: coordinate with referring veterinarians and other departments.
• Clinical Supervision: mentor interns, residents, and veterinary students.
• Clinical Rounds & Instruction: participate in rounds and didactic teaching.
• House Officer & Pre-Clinical Training: engage in training for ECC house officers and rotating interns.
• Student Evaluation: participate in evaluation and grading of students.
• Participate in departmental and hospital admin tasks and cross-department committees.
• Support initiatives to optimize student learning environments.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Critical care

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Information

• Posting Number PG194983EP
• Internal Recruitment No
• Working Title Clinical Veterinarian Instructor
• Anticipated Hiring Range $110,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with education and experience)
• Work Schedule Based on the needs of the service
• Job Location Raleigh, NC
• Department CVM Teaching Hospital

About The Department

Established in 1983, the NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH) is one of the nation’s highest-rated academic medical centers, serving North Carolina and the surrounding region. The VH treats nearly 35,000 patients annually across more than 20 clinical services, utilizing a team-based approach that leverages the expertise of nationally and internationally renowned board-certified specialists.

The VH is dedicated to:

• Clinical Excellence: Providing compassionate, state-of-the-art specialty healthcare at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.
• Education: Delivering expert clinical instruction to fourth-year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Innovation: Advancing the field through the ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and medical procedures.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

The Clinical Veterinary Instructor in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care( ECC ) provides primary clinical service, patient management, and bedside teaching within the veterinary teaching hospital. Operating primarily during weekday swing and weekend shifts, this position delivers high-quality emergency care, oversees hospitalized and ICU patients, and provides clinical and didactic instruction to 4th-year veterinary students, house officers (HO), and rotating interns. The role works collaboratively across all clinical specialty services and actively contributes to administrative and educational committees.

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Service & Patient Care

• Emergency Receiving: Direct, receive, and manage primary emergency admissions and complex referral cases from surrounding veterinary practices.
• Patient & ICU Management: Oversee and consult on hospitalized and ICU patients across the Emergency, Hospitalist, Intensive Care, and Extracorporeal Therapy services.
• Shift Coverage: Fulfill clinical duties primarily during weekday swing shifts and weekend shifts to maintain continuous specialty coverage.
• Inter-Service & Referring Communication:
  • Communicate directly and effectively with referring veterinarians regarding case management and continuum of care.
  • Practice collaborative medicine with hospital specialty services, including Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Oncology, Theriogenology, Dentistry, and Anesthesia.

Teaching & Mentorship

• Clinical Supervision: Supervise and mentor small animal interns, ECC residents, and senior (4th-year) veterinary students receiving emergency and critical care patients.
• Clinical Rounds & Instruction:Participate/conduct didactic and clinical case teaching rounds for students (4th-Year Clinical Rotation in Emergency Medicine).
• House Officer & Pre-Clinical Training: Participate in formal didactic training for ECC house officers and rotating interns; engage in pre-clinical student instruction as opportunities arise.
• Student Evaluation: Participate in the formal evaluation and grading of 4th-year veterinary students completing the clinical rotation.

Service & Administrative Duties

• Participate in departmental and hospital administrative tasks and committee assignments.
• Contribute to cross-departmental committees focused on enhancing communication workflows among reception, veterinary technicians, and clinicians.
• Support ongoing initiatives aimed at optimizing student learning environments and educational outcomes within the emergency clinical rotation ( VMC 960).

Position Details & Service Allocations

• Primary Services Supported: Emergency Room (ER), Hospitalist Service, Intensive Care Unit ( ICU ), Extracorporeal Therapy Service.
• Primary Work Schedule: Weekday swing shifts and weekend shifts.
• Target Audience for Teaching: 4th-year DVM students ( VMC 960), ECC house officers, rotating interns, and pre-clinical veterinary students

Must be able to occasionally lift between 50 and 100 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Other Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• DVM (or equivalent degree) and eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty licensure) in the State of NC required.

Other Required Qualifications

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of three years receiving emergency cases and/or a small animal rotating internship.
• Extensive experience in emergency/critical care medicine.

Required License(s) Or Certification(s)

• Eligibility for veterinary licensure (or faculty certificate) in the State of NC required.

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

• Job Open Date: 10/22/2026
• Anticipated Close Date: Open until filled

Position Details

• Position Number: 00102661
• Position Type: EPS/SAAO
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.0
• Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
• Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Mandatory - Adverse Weather
• Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
• Department ID: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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