Criticalist, & Assistant, Associate, or Full NTT (Teaching / Clinical) Professor in Small Animal

Meyer Entsorgung; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is inviting applications for a 0.75 FTE/12‑month Criticalist and NTT Faculty position in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. The selected candidate will join a team of board‑certified specialists to provide teaching and clinical service across the college and hospital.

Responsibilities include clinical and didactic teaching of professional students, residents, and interns, with some weekend/evening duties.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree required.
• Diplomate status or board eligibility in emergency and critical care by start date.
• Missouri veterinary licensure eligibility and DEA/BNDD credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and clinical service within the college, department, hospital, and section.
• Some weekend and evening duty should be expected as part of the appointment.
• Participation in research is possible, with an emphasis on collaborative and clinical projects.

Education

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent (VMD, BVSc)

Job description

Hiring Department

Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

Job Description

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.

The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Team of the Veterinary Health Center, a tertiary referral center, provides 24‑hour care for the hospital’s most critical patients. We monitor animals using advanced methods such as cardiac telemetry, blood gas analysis, blood pressure, electrolyte and metabolic assessments, and more. In addition to standard cardiopulmonary monitoring equipment, the service is equipped with four GE Engstrom Care station mechanical ventilators, two Vapotherm high flow oxygen units, Snyder oxygen cages, Prismaflex CRRT and TPE system, telemetry, and multiple point‑of‑care ultrasound machines. We provide supportive care that is not available anywhere else in mid‑Missouri.

We are currently seeking candidates for an open Criticalist and NTT Faculty position in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care. Incumbents will join a team of three Board‑Certified Criticalists and multiple Small Animal Emergency Clinicians. Successful candidates will be expected to provide teaching and clinical service within the college, department, hospital, and section. Teaching activities will be clinical and didactic in nature, and will involve professional students, graduate students, residents, and interns. Some weekend and evening duty should be expected as part of the appointment. Participation in research is possible, with an emphasis on collaborative and clinical projects.

The position is a 0.75 FTE/12‑month appointment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree(such as VMD, BVSc).
• Diplomate status or eligibility for board certification by either the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care or the European College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care; or successful completion of an approved residency training program in emergency and critical care by appointment start date.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Missouri and for DEA registration and BNDD certificate.
• Professional, residency and graduate training.
• Educational and professional achievement, career goals and the needs of the college.

Application Materials

Interested candidates should be prepared to attach:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest stating professional interests and career goals
• Contact Information (including email addresses) for three references

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H‑1B status.

Benefit Eligibility

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/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement.

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.