Large Animal Surgery Faculty

American Veterinary Medical Association; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Minnesota in St. Paul invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Large Animal Surgery within the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine.

The appointment is at Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor levels, with rank and terms determined by qualifications and policies. The role emphasizes clinical service in LAS with teaching of students and residents, on-call duties, and collaborative departmental engagement; an emphasis on high-quality patient

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Board-certified in large animal surgery by the ACVS, or board-eligible for the ACVS phase II exam by start date.
• Eligible for Minnesota state veterinary faculty licensure.
• Outstanding clinical, interpersonal and teaching skills.
• Experience and ability to work with culturally distinct groups and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional clinical service in Large Animal Surgery at the Veterinary Medical Center (Piper Equine Hospital and Large Animal Hospital).
• Participate in evening/weekend/holiday on-call coverage shared among 4 faculty.
• Provide clinical teaching and mentoring of veterinary students, interns and residents; participate in seminars, board exam prep and journal club.
• Provide didactic instruction to support the DVM curriculum.
• Develop relationships with clients and referring veterinarians to ensure comprehensive care for equine and food-and-fiber patients.
• Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to departmental initiatives and committees; collaboration over independent research is not required for advancement.

Skills

Large animal surgery

Clinical teaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

The Department of Veterinary Population Medicine (VPM) at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul invites applications for a contract (non-tenure) full-time (100% appointment) faculty position in Large Animal Surgery. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor at the University of Minnesota. The final rank and terms of appointment will depend on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate consistent with Collegiate and University policies.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional clinical service in Large Animal Surgery (LAS) at the Veterinary Medical Center, which includes the Piper Equine Hospital and Large Animal Hospital. Provide elective daytime services for large animal surgical and equine sports medicine/lameness cases, as well as emergent services and consultations to local veterinarians.
• Participate in evening/weekend/holiday on call coverage which is shared among 4 faculty.
• Provide clinical teaching and mentoring of veterinary students, interns and residents, and participate in resident training activities such as seminars, board exam preparation, and journal club.
• Provide didactic instruction of professional students to support the DVM curriculum
• Develop close relationships with clients and referring veterinarians to provide comprehensive care and oversight for equine and food and fiber patients.
• Participate in scholarly activities and demonstrate a collegial, collaborative approach and willingness to participate in departmental initiatives, programs and committees.

The clinical service is shared among 4 faculty. The caseload is approximately 90% equine with the remainder comprising llamas/alpacas, pet goats and pigs, with occasional sheep and cattle. The anticipated workload distribution is expected to be predominantly clinical service (includes daytime and after hours on call), teaching veterinary students in years 1-4 and training LAS interns and residents. Experienced surgeons are encouraged to apply. While scholarly activities are encouraged and expected, development of an independent research program is not an expectation of this position, nor is it required for academic advancement.

The University of Minnesota seeks candidates who are interested in programs that support community and belonging and excellence of the academic community through their service, teaching, research, and outreach. The candidate will demonstrate commitment to delivering exceptional clinical service, teaching, student mentorship, and contribute to the national prominence of the Veterinary Medical Center, the VPM Department, and the University of Minnesota.

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Board-certified in large animal surgery by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), or board-eligible for the ACVS phase II exam by start date.
• The applicant must be eligible for Minnesota state veterinary faculty licensure. Please see the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine website for more details: https://mn.gov/boards/veterinary-medicine/applications/.
• Outstanding clinical, interpersonal and teaching skills.
• Experience and ability to work with culturally distinct groups of people and excellent communication skills