Teaching Veterinarian

Ohioanimalwelfarefederation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH is seeking a Teaching Veterinarian to support teaching and practicing small animal primary care in the Spectrum of Care Clinic. The successful candidate will teach and supervise veterinary students in a fast-paced clinical setting, providing hands-on patient care, communication training, and clinical leadership.

The position emphasizes coaching final-year students and collaborative practice with diverse clients, offering opportunities for clinical

Qualifications

• Requires DVM or equivalent.
• Minimum five years’ clinical experience in a high-quality small animal primary care practice.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Duties — Clinical teaching of professional students in the Spectrum of Care Rotation, in conjunction with diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Clinical Service Duties — All aspects of patient care in a busy small animal general practice including patient management, client care, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, and professional development.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Small animal care

Client communication

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Teaching Veterinarian – The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. The position supports teaching and practicing small animal primary care in the Spectrum of Care Clinic.

The successful candidate will practice and teach veterinary students in the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic in a full-time practice track faculty position. They will coach final-year students to lead patient care and engage with clients from diverse backgrounds. The clinic provides hands-on clinical teaching across diagnostic techniques, treatments, and procedures, including communication skills, practice management, and business. The Spectrum of Care Clinic operates adjacent to the tertiary care veterinary center as a stand-alone, state-of-the-art private practice setting with access to surgery, dentistry, in-house lab work, and imaging. Fourth-year students and the Spectrum of Care team provide exceptional primary care across a broad range of services.

In addition to final-year students, pre-clinical students participate in shifts to practice clinical and communication skills with coaching oversight. Successful candidates will coach students from all years to develop confidence and competence before entering practice.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Duties — Clinical teaching of professional students in the Spectrum of Care Rotation, in conjunction with diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic.
• Clinical Service Duties — All aspects of patient care in a busy small animal general practice including patient management, client care, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, and participation in public relations activities.

Other Responsibilities and Expectations

• Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration to create an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning and high job satisfaction.
• Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Required: DVM or equivalent
• A minimum of five years’ clinical experience in a high-quality small animal primary care practice

Desired

• Possess a genuine dedication to the educational success of our students
• Understand the skills necessary to successfully and confidently enter veterinary general practice
• Have a proven successful track record as a general practitioner who practices Spectrum of Care medicine
• Demonstrate a belief in the importance of spectrum of care while providing options responsive to client beliefs, values, financial limitations, and expectations
• Have broad expertise in wellness, preventive medicine, diagnosis and management of diseases of dogs and cats, including dentistry, general surgery, and hospital-based care
• Have experience in managing a high-paced clinical caseload and multi-tasking
• Be an outstanding communicator

Part-time

Part-time positions also available

Application and Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans/disability.