Job Summary:

The Department of Surgical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine is soliciting applications for 1 full-time position as Clinical Instructor in Large Animal Surgery. This is a one-year position that has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding. The successful candidate will join the Large Animal Surgery Section, which is comprised of 3 full-time ACVS Diplomates (including 1 ACVSMR double boarded surgeon), 3 residents/interns, and a dynamic group of certified veterinary technicians.

The Clinical Instructor in Large Animal Surgery will contribute to the clinical, teaching, and service missions of the School of Veterinary Medicine through:

• Providing direct LAS case receiving, patient care, medical decision-making, and client communication for LAS patients.
• Delivering clinical instruction, supervision, and mentorship to veterinary students, interns, and residents during LAS patient care activities.
• Participating in LAS case receiving and/or teaching activities.
• Supporting a collaborative learning environment through bedside teaching, case discussions, and clinical oversight of learners.
• Participating in additional educational activities, as appropriate, including LAS procedures, laboratories, topic rounds, and other student-centered teaching opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with faculty, house officers, veterinary technicians, and staff to support excellence in patient care and education.

This position does not include formal research requirements, though participation in scholarly or educational activities is welcomed based on individual interests.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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, interns, and technicians. Participation in clinical and didactic teaching of veterinary students and interns and residents in large animal surgery.

Up to 30-32 weeks of clinical duty per year. Will cover an equitable portion of lecture and laboratory teaching shared with the section (most recently averaging 10 lectures and 10 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.