Visiting Instructor- AZ- College of Veterinary Medicine

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine offers a one-year Small Animal Rotating Internship beginning in June 2027. This is a full-time clinical appointment at the faculty rank of Visiting Instructor. The Intern will practice within the Companion Animal Clinic and rotate through Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Primary Care, and Anesthesia. The program is designed to strengthen clinical judgment, procedural skills, case management, communication, and readiness for advanced clinical practice or residency training.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Eligibility for and ability to obtain veterinary licensure in Arizona prior to the start of the internship
• Strong clinical communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a teaching-hospital environment
• Commitment to professional growth, evidence-based medicine, and the education of veterinary students

Nice To Haves

• Candidates are encouraged to participate in the Veterinary Internship and Residency Matching Program (VIRMP); however, qualified candidates outside the matching program will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Participate in triage, stabilization, diagnostic planning, inpatient management, emergency procedures, and continuity of care for urgent and critically ill patients.
• Evaluate and manage patients with complex medical conditions; develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans; interpret laboratory and imaging findings; and coordinate follow-up care.
• Participate in preoperative assessment, surgical case management, operative procedures appropriate to experience and supervision, postoperative care, and client communication.
• Provide preventive care, wellness services, routine diagnostics and treatment, outpatient procedures, and longitudinal case management.
• Develop and implement individualized anesthetic and analgesic plans; assist with induction, monitoring, recovery, pain management, and perioperative risk assessment.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records, communicate effectively with clients and referring veterinarians, collaborate with faculty and the clinical care team, participate in rounds and educational activities, and contribute to the clinical education of veterinary students.
• Scheduling will include evening and overnight Emergency and Critical Care rotations, with evaluation of new emergency patients extending until midnight and overnight responsibilities focused on hospitalized ICU patients.
• Rotating Interns will also participate in a shared weekend call rotation for cases hospitalized in the ICU.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance
• short/long term disability
• pet insurance
• flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
• competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days
• 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• child care subsidy reimbursement program
• identity theft protection
• employee assistance program
• on-site wellness facility with a fully equipped fitness facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree