Assistant Professor, Large Animal Surgery

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position as Assistant, Associate, or full Professor in Large Animal Surgery. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced professionals in the Large Animal Surgery Section. The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) is a collaborative environment with a focus on veterinary medical education, research, clinical practice, and service. The SVM has recently undergone significant expansion, including enhancements to its large animal hospital with state-of-the-art equipment. The UW-Madison campus offers a strong research community and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, and the city of Madison is a highly desirable place to live and work.

Requirements

DVM and PhD or equivalent by start date.
Must be licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Wisconsin by start date.
American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certified or Board Eligible by start date as a result of advanced training in Large Animal Surgery.
Applicants with experience in surgery in species such as large ruminants, camelids, etc. are strongly encouraged to apply.
An individual with European College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certification may also be considered.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent degree) by start date.
PhD by start date.

Responsibilities

Clinical service within the Section of Large Animal Surgery at UW Veterinary Care, including daytime and emergency duty, and back-up on-call support to residents, interns, and technicians.
Participation in clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students and interns and residents in large animal surgery.
Up to 20 weeks of clinical duty per year.
Covering an equitable portion of lecture and laboratory teaching shared with the section (most recently averaging 10-15 lectures and 10-15 laboratories per year).