Clinical Associate, Large Animal Clinical Sciences

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, SK

7d • CA$87,266 - CA$145,353 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Animal Field Service Veterinarian will work within a collaborative and supportive team, providing high-quality care to client-owned food-producing animals in their home environment. The role combines clinical excellence, teaching the next generation of veterinarians, and an outstanding quality of life based on a 37.5-hour work week. A key advantage of this position is its predictable and sustainable work schedule, including a shared on-call rotation. The current service consists of three veterinarians and is expected to grow to five.

Requirements

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
• Licenced, or eligible for licensure, with the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan driver’s licence (or eligibility to obtain one), an acceptable driving record as determined by the University of Saskatchewan, and the willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned region.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree, appropriate specialty board certification, or both, are preferred.
• Experience in mixed or food animal practice is considered desirable.
• Experience in clinical instruction and mentorship are assets.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality care to client-owned food-producing animals in their home environment, including after regular business hours.
• Utilizes and assimilates available clinical information to make decisions regarding patient care.
• Deals with emerging and unpredictable events involving large animals.
• Participates in the teaching and mentoring of veterinary undergraduate students.
• Ensures the maintenance and growth of the Food Animal Field Service and reproductive services caseload of the VMC.
• Assists in providing additional teaching duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pension
• Extended health and dental
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending allowance
• Generous vacation
• Clinical supplement of $300 per pay period ($7,200 annually) in recognition of on-call and after-hours clinical responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree