Lecturer, Food Animal Theriogenology, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, WCVM
About The Position
Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time, 2-year term position as a Lecturer in Food Animal Theriogenology in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), with the possibility of renewal. This position entails a 75% commitment to the food animal theriogenology clinical service of the Veterinary Medical Centre while providing supervision and instruction to undergraduate students – primarily those in the fourth or final year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program – as wells as interns and residents. The successful candidate will also contribute to the department’s teaching responsibilities, including lectures, laboratories, and demonstrations in Years 1 to 3 of the DVM curriculum, and graduate courses. The remaining 25% of the appointment will be available for research, administrative responsibilities, and related activities. The Food Animal Theriogenology Service currently operates with one faculty member working in close collaboration with two Food Animal Field Service Clinical Associates and three faculty, providing comprehensive coverage of both in-clinic cases and theriogenology-related field calls. This position presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to the expansion of clinical services in assisted reproductive technologies. The service has also recruited a resident. On-call and after-hours duties are shared among members of the Food Animal Theriogenology and Food Animal Field Services.
Requirements
- DVM degree or equivalent.
- Completion of an approved residency in theriogenology.
- Certified, i.e., a Diplomate, of the American College of Theriogenologists or eligible for certification at the time of appointment.
- Eligible to work in Canada.
- Possess an appropriate Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association license by the start of the appointment.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an advanced degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide supervision and instruction to undergraduate students (primarily fourth/final year DVM), interns, and residents.
- Contribute to the department’s teaching responsibilities, including lectures, laboratories, and demonstrations in Years 1 to 3 of the DVM curriculum, and graduate courses.
- Engage in research, administrative responsibilities, and related activities (25% of appointment).
- Contribute to the expansion of clinical services in assisted reproductive technologies.
- Share on-call and after-hours duties with members of the Food Animal Theriogenology and Food Animal Field Services.
Benefits
- Six weeks vacation
- Dental, health, and extended vision coverage
- Pension plan
- Life insurance (both compulsory and voluntary)
- Sick leave
- Long-term disability
- Death benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible health and wellness spending plan
- Travel insurance
- Professional expense allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
