Clinical Instructor, Large Animal Surgery

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

2d•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 Clinical Instructor in Large Animal Surgery. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension or conversion to an ongoing appointment. The successful candidate will join a team of experienced surgeons and technicians, contributing to clinical care, teaching, and service missions. Responsibilities include direct patient care, client communication, and clinical instruction and mentorship to veterinary students, interns, and residents. The role involves participation in case receiving, teaching activities, and fostering a collaborative learning environment through bedside teaching and case discussions. Educational activities may include LAS procedures, laboratories, and topic rounds. Collaboration with faculty, house officers, technicians, and staff is essential for patient care and education excellence. While formal research is not required, participation in scholarly or educational activities is welcomed.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent degree) by start date.
Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the State of Wisconsin by start date.
American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Eligible by start date as a result of advanced training in Large Animal Surgery.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative clinical environment.

Nice To Haves

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 eligibility may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Providing direct LAS case receiving, patient care, medical decision-making, and client communication for LAS patients.
Delivering clinical instruction, supervision, and mentorship to veterinary students, interns, and residents during LAS patient care activities.
Participating in LAS case receiving and/or teaching activities.
Supporting a collaborative learning environment through bedside teaching, case discussions, and clinical oversight of learners.
Participating in additional educational activities, as appropriate, including LAS procedures, laboratories, topic rounds, and other student-centered teaching opportunities.
Working collaboratively with faculty, house officers, veterinary technicians, and staff to support excellence in patient care and education.
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 large animal surgery residents, interns, and technicians.
Participation in clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students and interns and residents in large animal surgery.
Covering an equitable portion of lecture and laboratory teaching shared with the section (most recently averaging 10 lectures and 10 laboratories per year).