"Clinical Faculty in Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation"

Job Description

The Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine seeks candidates for an Assistant/Associate clinical faculty position in the field of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

The position includes a 70% or 90% clinical commitment to Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Other responsibilities include teaching, professional competence, creative scholarship, and service.

The current base pay range is $176,100 to $236,400. Other components of pay may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Qualifications: Veterinarian with advanced training in small animal sports medicine and rehabilitation. Board certification in the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) or European College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ECVSMR), or completion of an approved residency of the ACVSMR or ECVSMR by August 1, 2026 is required. Preference will be given to candidates board-certified by ACVSMR or ECVSMR. Documented clinical experience and competence in small animal sports medicine and rehabilitation is required. Demonstrated aptitude and experience in teaching, particularly clinical instruction, is required. Documented record of creative scholarship or potential to develop a clinical research program in small animal sports medicine and/or rehabilitation is recommended. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to join our collaborative team.

Application Details

For fullest consideration, please review the full position description, which provides guidance on application requirements, and apply here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07465

The deadline for full consideration is February 13, 2026, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

A global leader in veterinary medicine with a mission to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment, the School of Veterinary Medicine has a rich history of educating veterinarians and veterinary scientists, discovering new knowledge through a robust and progressive research enterprise, and setting the standards in animal health care.

UC Davis is ranked 9th nationally among public universities and its faculty are internationally renowned for their distinguished academic achievements. The School of Veterinary Medicine is ranked 1st nationally and the VMTH has one of the most diverse, robust caseloads of any academic veterinary health center in the world. The campus is adjacent to the city of Davis (population 70,000), 14 miles west of Sacramento (the capital of California), 45 miles northeast of Napa Valley, 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 110 miles southwest of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.