Director of Clinical Skills & Competency Education

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a veterinarian to lead clinical skills education within the OnWard curriculum. The Director will coordinate the clinical skills program across all four years, ensuring progressive development of competencies for entry‑level veterinary practice.

The role partners with the CES team and Office of Academic Affairs to implement DOPS, EPAs and CBVE-aligned assessments and to contribute to Surgery and Anesthesia teaching and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years in veterinary practice.
• Eligibility for Wisconsin veterinary licensure by start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, administration, coordination and delivery of the Clinical Skills course for veterinary students.
• Provide hands-on clinical skills instruction and coordinate instructors with clinical expertise.
• Develop, refine and maintain clinical skills activities, materials, simulations and assessments.
• Ensure clinical skills are sequenced across the four-year curriculum with feedback and increasing proficiency.
• Coordinate DOPS, EPAs and other assessments aligned with CBVE framework.
• Support Surgery and Anesthesia course hands-on components and curriculum integration.
• Collaborate with faculty, module leaders and educators to expand clinical skills development.
• Coordinate instructional logistics: scheduling, facilities, equipment and personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Clinical instruction

Assessment coordination

Collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a veterinarian to lead clinical skills education within the OnWard curriculum. The Director will coordinate the clinical skills program across all four years, ensuring progressive development of competencies for entry‑level veterinary practice.

The role partners with the CES team and Office of Academic Affairs to implement DOPS, EPAs and CBVE-aligned assessments and to contribute to Surgery and Anesthesia teaching and curriculum development.