Assistant Professor - Large Animal Surgery
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin - Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jun 10, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Veterinary Sciences
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of
Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine is soliciting
applications for 1 full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Large
Animal Surgery. The successful candidate
will join the Large Animal Surgery Section, which is comprised 3
full-time ACVS Diplomates (including 1
ACVSMR double boarded surgeon), 3 residents/interns, and a dynamic
group of certified veterinary
technicians.
The Large Animal Surgery is located within UW Veterinary Care which
includes state-of-the-art facilities with
equipment such as endoscopy, mechanical ventilation, dialysis,
tomotherapy, digital radiography, outpatient
ultrasonography, computed tomography, MRI. We provide 24/7 service
to the Small, Large, and Exotic animal
sections and are affiliated with the Henry Vilas Zoo.
Qualifications: DVM or equivalent. American College of Veterinary
Surgeons Board Certified or Board Eligible
as a result of advanced training in Large Animal Surgery.
Applicants with experience in surgery in species such
as large ruminants, camelids, etc. are encouraged to apply. Must be
licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in
the State of Wisconsin
Responsibilities include Clinical service within the Section of
Large Animal Surgery at UW Veterinary Care
including daytime and emergency duty, and back-up on call support
to Large Animal Surgery residents and
technicians. Participation in clinical and didactic teaching of
veterinary students and residents in Large Animal
Surgery.
Up to 12 weeks of clinical duty per year. Will cover an equitable
portion of lecture and laboratory teaching
shared with the section (most recently averaging 10-15 lectures and
10-15 laboratories per year). Required to
be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds, standing or walking for
prolonged periods, able to reach and/or climb a
ladder, kneel or sit on the floor, bending, squatting, and/or
twisting.
Distribution of time is expected to be approximately Clinical
practice 30%, Other services 70% (Teaching ,
Research and Service)
The UW-Madison campus and the surrounding area have many enriching
opportunities. Madison has been
named the most bike-friendly city; the Dane County Farmer's Market
is one of the largest in the nation;
Madison has the most restaurants per capita of any U.S. city;
Madison consistently ranks as a top community
in which to live, work, and play; and the University is nationally
recognized for academics, research, and
athletics. Please see the following link for more information:
http://greatermadisonchamber.com/aboutmadison/
visitor-info.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an equal opportunity
employer that embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will
create a climate that attracts people from all races,
nationalities, disabilities and genders. We strongly encourage
underrepresented minorities to apply.
This position is available currently and applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.
This position is being announced simultaneously with PVL 226702;
please note only one vacancy exists. Having two position vacancy
listings allows the School of Veterinary Medicine to consider
candidates with both tenure-track credentials and non-tenure track
credentials for this position.
To apply for this position, please upload a cover letter, resume,
and a document listing three professional references. If you have
questions, please contact Lori Chamberlain at
lori.mitchell@wisc.edu, 608-263-5633.
Specific questions about the position can be directed to Dr.
Sabrina Brounts at
sabrina.brounts@wisc.edu or Dr. Samantha Morello at
sam.morello@wisc.edu.
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