"Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Large Animal Surgery"

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Large Animal Surgery

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Category: Veterinary Medicine

Type: Full-Time

Job Description

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Blacksburg, VA, invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, calendar-year, clinical non-tenure or tenure track faculty position in Large Animal Surgery at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team supporting the teaching, clinical service, and research goals of the College. A commitment to the values of creating a community that fosters a respectable working environment is critical for this role. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere, and a desire to participate in a diverse, dynamic community are essential.

The successful candidate will share service and teaching responsibilities with faculty members in Large Animal Surgery. The duties of this position have an emphasis toward clinical service including shared after-hours emergency coverage. Applicants must be committed to excellent patient care, exceptional client service, and strong referring veterinarian relationships. The large animal surgery caseload is varied and consists of approximately 80% equine and 20% other species (e.g., small ruminant, South American camelid, porcine). The successful candidate will join a team environment, working closely with colleagues in the large animal internal medicine service, equine field service, equine podiatry, and production management medicine service.

Scholarly activity and participation in collaborative research will be expected with a clinical non-tenure track faculty position. The expectations for tenure track applicants include development of an independent research program. This professional will contribute to clinical experiential, didactic, laboratory, and small group instruction of DVM students. The successful candidate will join the surgical faculty in support of our combined ACVS residency training/MS degree program through participation in resident seminars, journal club, morbidity mortality rounds, and clinical and research training.

Required Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree and successful completion of a residency training program approved by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS).
• Must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to fostering a climate that emphasizes mutual respect and understanding in working and learning environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Status as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS).
• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in biomedical sciences are preferred.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

5/23/2025

Additional Information

Applications must include:

1. A letter of interest describing the candidate's professional goals related to teaching, clinical service, and research as well as a vision for their role in the college community.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Names, email, mailing address, and telephone numbers of three (3) references.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin on May 23, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Please send inquiries to Dr. Chris Byron, Chair of Search Committee (cbyron@vt.edu).

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.