Teaching Veterinarian

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Teaching Veterinarian to join the Spectrum of Care Clinic as a full‑time practice track faculty member. The role combines hands‑on clinical teaching with high‑quality patient care, coaching final‑year students and engaging with clients from diverse backgrounds.

The clinic provides a private practice atmosphere adjacent to our veterinary medical center, with teaching in diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach veterinary students during Spectrum of Care rotations while managing patient care.
• Provide clinical service and client communication in a busy small animal practice setting.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development and public relations activities.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Veterinarian

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Department: Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Are you—or someone you know—passionate about both teaching and practicing small animal primary care? We’re seeking dedicated veterinarians to join our team at the Spectrum of Care Clinic at The Ohio State University. This is a unique opportunity to engage in hands‑on clinical teaching while providing high‑quality care to patients.

The successful candidate will practice and teach veterinary students in the College’s Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care (SOC) Clinic in a full‑time practice track faculty position. They will coach final‑year students as they take the lead in providing veterinary care to patients and engage with clients from a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. In the clinic, students learn multiple approaches to patient management, and a wide range of diagnostic techniques, treatments, and clinical procedures. Students are also taught communication skills, practice management, and business. This clinic is separate from, but adjacent to, our newly remodeled tertiary care veterinary medical center. It is a stand‑alone state‑of‑the‑art private practice setting to produce outstanding veterinarians. There are multiple technologies available including those for surgery, dentistry, in‑house lab work, and imaging. Fourth‑year veterinary students and the Spectrum of Care team provide exceptional primary care and offer a broad range of services to our patients and clients. In addition to final‑year students, those from the pre‑clinical program also attend shifts in the clinic and practice their clinical and communication skills with coaching oversight. Successful candidates will be coaching students from all years to help them fully develop their confidence and competence before entering practice.

The Impact

Approximately 70% of Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine graduates enter general private practice, becoming the next generation of leaders in our community and profession. The affordability of veterinary care can be a challenge for many clients, and the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic meets this challenge head‑on by training veterinary students to provide a continuum of evidence‑based care that considers client expectations and financial limitations, thereby preparing students to successfully serve an economically diverse clientele and to embrace their role in providing this care. These new veterinarians will be competent and confident on their first day of practice, immediately contributing to the success of their practice and their community.

Performance Objectives

• Teaching Duties – clinical teaching of professional students in the Spectrum of Care Rotation, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic.
• Clinical Service Duties – all aspects of patient care associated with 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 in all academic endeavors to create an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning and a high level of 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 care options that are responsive to client beliefs, values, financial limitations, and expectations
• Have broad expertise and experience 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 case load, with the ability to multi‑task
• Be an outstanding communicator

Part‑time positions also available

Application Information: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers/details/Small-Animal-General-Practitioner_R133268?q=R133268

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