Equine Field Service - Clinical Assistant Professor

American Veterinary Medical Association; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS invites applications for a clinical assistant professor in Equine Field Service within the Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and provide clinical service and leadership in equine medicine.

Salary is commensurate with experience; start date negotiable after background check and transcripts. Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DVM or equivalent degree.
• Prefer candidates with three years of clinical experience.
• Internship training or other advanced training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight of equine field service patients and coordinate with hospital services.
• Teach veterinary students through clinical rounds and didactic sessions.
• Collaborate with faculty and house officers and support after-hours care as needed.

Skills

Clinical experience

Internship training

Advanced training

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

The Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University invites applications for a clinical assistant professor, term appointment, in Equine Field Service. The successful candidate should be committed to academia and dedicated to contributing to a high-quality teaching program.

The qualified person will join a dedicated team of equine medicine, surgery, field service, reproduction and large animal emergency medicine faculty members. In addition, each of the service areas have great support staff to fulfill the mission of quality patient care and exceptional customer service.

Directed clinical service activities include providing student oversight of field service patients, reproduction services, and patients with urgent care needs and minor surgeries. Collaboration with other services, faculty and house officers within the hospital is needed in this position. Work schedule will be flexible to meet service needs and provide occasional support of House Officers after hours.

Teaching responsibilities include clinical, and possible didactic, instruction of veterinary students, clinical rounds, as well as participation in occasional outreach activities. The successful candidate must maintain a high-quality equine clinical service with a demonstrated commitment to building caseload and providing exceptional service and client communication.

Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications. The start date is negotiable based on passing of a background check and submission of official transcripts.

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree. Preference will be given to candidates with three years of clinical experience, internship training, or other advanced training appropriate for this position.