Clinical Instructor - 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
- Non-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 Clinical Instructor 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. Candidates should be board
certified with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, or
board eligible having completed an approved large animal surgery
residency. Must be licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the
State of Wisconsin.
Responsibilities include participation in the clinical activities
of the UW Veterinary Care Hospital including patient care,
instruction and supervision of veterinary students and residents,
consultation with referring veterinaries and clients, and emergency
service. The annual caseload for the large animal hospital is
approximately 1,600 patients, comprised of 70-75% horses and 25-30%
food animal, (mainly dairy cattle with a small number of other farm
animal species).
The successful applicant will be expected to provide between 35-40
weeks of clinical service per annum with primary emergency duty for
20-22 of those weeks. Involvement with didactic and laboratory
instruction of veterinary students is also anticipated.
The candidate will be 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.
The School of Veterinary Medicine is part of a leading public
research institution on the UW-Madison campus and extensive
opportunities exist for the successful applicant to become involved
in clinical or basic science research during off-clinic time.
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/about-madison/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.
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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