Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Findlay • Lexington, MA

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About The Position

The Department of Animal and Pre-Veterinary Studies at the University of Findlay invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position as an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in Teaching in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The Department of Animal and Pre-Veterinary Studies boasts close to 600 undergraduate students, and provides three emphases: Industry, Science, and Pre-Vet. The successful candidate will hold expertise in Food Animal Medicine and will be responsible for providing clinical support to the animals housed in the Dr. C. Richard Beckett Animal Science Center as the veterinarian of record. Additionally, they will teach courses and/or labs relevant to their training and experience to support the Animal Science program. Applicants must have excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrate ability to utilize digital technologies for course design and delivery. Applicants should have a strong desire and passion for advising and mentorship and will be responsible for academic advising within the program and serve as a coordinator and mentor for our newly established Early Veterinary Mentoring Program, for eligible Pre-Veterinary students.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AVMA accredited program or completed the ECFVG or PAVE program.
• Successful completion & passing score on the NAVLE.
• Current Ohio Veterinary License.
• Current Ohio Board of Pharmacy License.
• Current D.E.A. License.
• Obtain & maintain USDA APHIS Category II Accreditation Status.
• Food animal clinical experience.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of instructional or teaching experience in Higher Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to the animals housed in the Dr. C. Richard Beckett Animal Science Center as the veterinarian of record.
• Teach courses and/or labs relevant to their training and experience to support the Animal Science program.
• Utilize digital technologies for course design and delivery.
• Advise and mentor students within the program.
• Coordinate and mentor the Early Veterinary Mentoring Program for eligible Pre-Veterinary students.
• Manage D.E.A. controlled substance registration and pharmacy ordering.
• Provide examinations, testing, and interpret lab results to support accurate diagnoses.
• Write Health Certificates and create, maintain, update comprehensive preventative health and vaccine protocols.
• Provide routine treatment and care for animal health.
• Collaborate with animal science faculty and barn managers to develop and maintain written health records and protocols.
• Develop and implement clinical experiences for students to gain practical clinical experience.
• Be available for occasional after hours or weekend calls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees