Large Animal Hospital Director & Clinical Lead

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Tuition benefit program

Low-cost medical & dental

HSA contributions

Disability & life insurance

Employee wellbeing program

Retirement plans with employer contrib

PSLF opportunity

Financial counseling

Transit benefits

Job summary

The Large Animal Medical Director will oversee the Piper Equine Hospital and Large Animal Hospital within the College’s Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) with an estimated effort of 40%. The remainder of the role will be determined depending on candidate interest and departmental needs and may include didactic teaching in the DVM curriculum, performing clinical service and/or research.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Eligible for Minnesota veterinary licensure.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to community and belonging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Medical Director for the Piper Equine and Large Animal Hospitals, overseeing clinical operations, policy development, staffing, personnel management, and quality assurance, under delegated authority of the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.
• Collaborate with the Chair of Veterinary Population Medicine on issues pertaining to large animal clinicians, including effort allocation and other faculty affairs.
• Collaborate with Section Heads to convey large animal needs at hospital leadership meetings, facilitate information flow to faculty, and support staffing decisions that ensure effective hospital operations.
• Work closely with the VMC Director of Operations to support hospital operational efficiency.
• Participate in budget planning, capital equipment strategy, operational data review, and accreditation reporting.
• Promote a culture of safety, well-being, and professional growth for hospital personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Community belonging

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

The Large Animal Medical Director will oversee the Piper Equine Hospital and Large Animal Hospital within the College’s Veterinary Medical Center (VMC) with an estimated effort of 40%. The remainder of the role will be determined depending on candidate interest and departmental needs and may include didactic teaching in the DVM curriculum, performing clinical service and/or research.

The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.