Clinical Asst/Asso Professor SA Emergency and Critical Care

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care to join our team of 2 DACVECCs and 4 emergency faculty. The position is a Clinical Track appointment with the academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level. In addition to ECC, the successful candidate will join a team of specialists in neurology, internal medicine, cardiology, surgical and radiation oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, and primary care. Our ECC service has continued to grow over the past few years and we are now looking for a fourth criticalist to support our new residency program. We are looking for someone who is interested in helping to deliver an innovative and excellent clinician-educator program. The duties of the successful applicant include participation in the teaching, service, and scholarly missions of the College. The successful applicant is expected to participate in classroom and laboratory teaching of veterinary students in emergency and critical care medicine as well as supervision and training of veterinary students and rotating interns in the emergency & critical care rotation. They will also be expected to supervise and train ECC residents once the residency commences. The criticalist is responsible for overseeing the triage and case management of emergency and ICU patients as well as consultation with clients and referring veterinarians seeking critical care for their animals. In addition to supervision and support of students, house officers, and the emergency faculty, some primary management of emergency and intensive care unit patients is expected. Research responsibilities will vary based on the interest and qualifications of the candidate and will include primary, collaborative, or translational research to meet expectations. The successful candidate will be encouraged to work with ongoing research programs and contribute to the scholarly achievements of the department. Scholarship of teaching and learning is also encouraged and supported by the college.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent foreign degree by the date of hire.
• Completion of an ACVECC or ECVECC residency program by the date of hire.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal interactions.
• Must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by the date of hire.
• Occasional travel to attend professional conferences and meetings.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Diplomate status in ACVECC or ECVECC is preferred.
• Advanced clinical experience.
• Experience in teaching.
• Leadership record.
• Previous scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom and laboratory teaching of veterinary students in emergency and critical care medicine.
• Supervise and train veterinary students and rotating interns in the emergency & critical care rotation.
• Supervise and train ECC residents once the residency commences.
• Oversee the triage and case management of emergency and ICU patients.
• Consult with clients and referring veterinarians seeking critical care for their animals.
• Manage emergency and intensive care unit patients.
• Engage in primary, collaborative, or translational research.
• Contribute to the scholarly achievements of the department.

Benefits

• Generous retirement contributions by the institution.
• Signup bonus and student loans payment support.
• Paid moving expenses.
• Generous start-up and professional development funding available.
• Negotiable percentage of time allocated for clinical service, teaching, and research.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 24 days per year of leave and carry over of up to 288 hours per year.
• Twenty-six weeks (1,040 hours) of personal sick leave upon hire.
• Paid parental leave (320 hours) for birth, adoption, foster or custodial placement of a child.
• Sponsorship of application for permanent residency card available.
• Thousands of Hokie discounts managed by PerkSpot.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree