Primary Care Clinical Instructor

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a Primary Care Clinical Instructor. This is an ongoing/renewable 50-100% FTE position within the Small Animal Primary Care Section of the UW Veterinary Care clinical service within the UW Veterinary Care Hospital on the UW-Madison campus. SVM has recently completed construction of a new facility that will improve instruction space for students, double the size of the school's small animal hospital and significantly enhance the large animal hospital, expand labs for studying naturally occurring animal and human diseases, and increase and modernize infectious disease research space. To learn more about SVM check out: https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/news/ Extensive opportunities for collaborative research and teaching exist within the School of Veterinary Medicine and the UW-Madison campus. The School of Medicine & Public Health, the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, the School of Pharmacy, the Biotechnology Center, and the School of Education are located within a short distance of the School of Veterinary Medicine on the UW-Madison campus. A close relationship also exists with the Wisconsin State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory which is located within the same footprint on campus as the School of Veterinary Medicine. UW-Madison considers the School of Veterinary Medicine to be a major factor in its overall success as a top five university in terms of awarded federal funding. The University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and surrounding area have many enriching opportunities. UW-Madison campus provides an environment which encourages research. The School of Medicine and Public Health and the Wisconsin Institute of Medical Research are within walking distance. Madison consistently ranks as a top community in which to live, work and play. Please see the following link for more information: https://madisonbiz.com

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Aptitude and experience in clinical instruction of DVM students, interns and residents is expected.
• Strong general practice experience, including interest and capabilities in routine surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent is required by start date.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of three years of clinical primary care experience and internship training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receiving cases on the Primary Care Service at UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) Hospital
• Provide routine care and veterinary medical urgent care for outpatients
• Perform routine surgery and dental procedures on Primary Care patients
• Provide clinical training to fourth-year veterinary students assigned to the Primary Care Service to the UWVC.
• Provide training and supervision of Primary Care Interns and Residents.
• Within the assigned work schedule, assist with the laboratory or didactic teaching of veterinary students in areas pertaining to primary care, including pre-clinical students.
• Provide pre-clinical veterinary students an opportunity to observe and participate in the Primary Care Service Rotation.
• Participate in limited School of Veterinary Medicine and/or Department committee activity.

What This Job Offers

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