Professor Neurology & Neurosurgery

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Medical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time position within the Neurology and Neurosurgery service at UW Veterinary Care. This position is available at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the clinical track or tenure track, tailored to the individual candidate’s qualifications and interests. The new hire will join a collaborative Neurology and Neurosurgery team currently composed of two clinical track faculty. In addition to faculty, the neurology team includes 3 residents, 2 designated veterinary technicians, 1 veterinary assistant or student hourly, and 1 client care liaison. The hospital also has other house officers, including 12 rotating interns, who rotate through the neurology service. Clinical service responsibilities in UW Veterinary Care (UWVC) include providing high-quality patient care and hands-on training for veterinary students, interns, and residents. Strong communication skills and a commitment to consulting with referring veterinarians and clients are essential. Neurology manages approximately 1,200 cases annually out of the 27,400 small animal patients seen each year at UWVC. The SVM is a collegial, collaborative environment that offers specialty care with board-certified experts in allied services including anesthesia and pain management, cardiology, dentistry and oral surgery, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, physical therapy, medical and radiation oncology, ophthalmology, anatomic and clinical pathology, primary care, special species, and soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Additionally, the hospital has a dedicated LCSW who meets with clients and offers support groups. In 2024, UWVC opened a new state-of-the-art hospital. Neurology now has access to an expansive designated surgical suite, including an intraoperative 3D C-Arm, surgical microscope, and CUSA. For advanced imaging, UWVC has a 3T GE MRI, CT, and PET/CT in-house. The Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research (WIMR), located two blocks from UWVC, have PET/MR and a 4.7T designated research MRI. The Neurology Service has a brand-new fully loaded Natus electrodiagnostic machine, as well as two ambulatory EEG units (one Cadwell and one Natus).

Requirements

• Must have a DVM or equivalent degree, by start date.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology and Neurosurgery is required by start date.

Nice To Haves

• Prior academic experience beyond residency training is preferred, including equivalent experience in a specialty practice setting.
• We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a clear commitment to teaching and clinical instruction of DVM students, interns, and residents.
• The distribution of responsibilities will be tailored based on the needs of the service and department, as well as the candidate’s individual strengths, expertise, and career goals.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills are essential, as this role involves close coordination with other services and sections within the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities (20%): Up to 20 weeks (Integrated Track) or 12 weeks (traditional tenure track) of clinical coverage and teaching, training and supervision of residents and interns; clinical teaching of 4th year veterinary students.
• Non-Clinical Teaching Responsibilities (20%): Didactic teaching within both the preclinical curriculum and within the house officer curriculum to include leading and attendance at rounds, laboratory course teaching, mentorship of interns and residents.
• Research Responsibilities (50%): Perform clinical research in the Neurology and Neurosurgery section, including mentorship of house officers and graduate students in research projects.
• Service Responsibilities (10%) : Involvement in committees at the department, school, university, and professional organization levels, participation in continuing education programs for veterinary practitioners in Wisconsin.

What This Job Offers

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