Clinical Instructor - Shelter Medicine

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Madison's Department of Medical Sciences, Shelter Medicine is seeking a 1 year Clinical Instructor position to provide instruction for Shelter Medicine and Community Engaged Care (UWSMP) Maddie's Teaching and Training Programs. This position will provide teaching to veterinary students, interns and residents (if applicable) through clinical training, didactic teaching, and clinical outreach. Clinical training and outreach currently occur at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) and in communities where UWSMP is providing community engaged access to care services. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. They will have experience in population health management for companion animals, high-quality/high-volume spay/neuter and clinical practice in a shelter setting. The candidate must show creativity and a proven ability to initiate projects and see them through to a successful completion. Must have a demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaborate in a team environment. Must have the ability to take direction as well as provide leadership. Must be comfortable working with people of all levels of expertise. This position has the possibility of being extended or converted to an ongoing position depending on funding, need, and performance.

Requirements

• DVM who is eligible to become licensed in the state of Wisconsin by start date.
• Demonstrated independent, confident clinical skills in small animal medicine and surgery.
• Demonstrated experience with instruction, mentoring, and providing feedback and creating a positive community for learning.
• Demonstrated experience working in or with animal shelters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sharp attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience in population health management for companion animals.
• Experience with high-quality/high-volume spay/neuter.
• Clinical practice experience in a shelter setting.
• Creativity and a proven ability to initiate projects and see them through to a successful completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to take direction as well as provide leadership.
• Comfortable working with people of all levels of expertise.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated proficiency in practical and tactful identification and articulation of strengths, problems, and possible solutions at both an organizational and individual instructional level.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for Shelter Medicine and Community Engaged Care (UWSMP) Maddie's Teaching and Training Programs.
• Provide teaching to veterinary students, interns and residents (if applicable) through clinical training, didactic teaching, and clinical outreach.
• Conduct clinical training and outreach at Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) and in communities where UWSMP is providing community engaged access to care services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level