"Faculty Position in Ruminant Ambulatory Medicine and Surgery"

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the Université de Montréal is the only French-language institution of its kind in North America. It stands out for the excellence of its research and training on its two campuses—one in Saint-Hyacinthe, at the heart of Quebec’s agri-food region, and the other in Rimouski, within a rich coastal environment. A driver of change, it prepares tomorrow’s leaders through a “*One Health*” approach that brings together innovation, biodiversity, and sustainability.

The Department of Clinical Sciences fosters the advancement of clinical knowledge through innovative research, with the goal of ensuring a quality education for future veterinarians and veterinary specialists.

Day-to-day responsibilitiesThrough your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Participate in the teaching of ruminant ambulatory medicine and surgery to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as the continuing education of veterinarians;
• Participate in clinical teaching of the ruminant ambulatory medicine and surgery service to DVM students and graduate students (including interns and residents);
• Supervise graduate students;
• Develop innovative and autonomous research axes, and collaborate on various projects in the field of ruminant ambulatory medicine and surgery;
• Contribute to outreach activities within the field of ruminant ambulatory medicine and surgery (publications, conferences, and others), including participation in various community services in the field;
• Contribute to the functioning of the Faculty and the University through participation in committees and working groups.

Additionally:

• Participate to emergency duties at the Bovine Ambulatory Clinic established by the Centre hospitalier universitaire vétérinaire (CHUV).

Qualifications

• Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent;
• Have successfully completed a residency program in bovine practice and be a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) or the European College of Bovine Health Management (ECBHM). Applications from board-eligible individual, as well as residents in the process of graduation, will also be considered;
• Demonstrating an interest in ruminant surgery will be considered an asset;
• Sc. or equivalent (relevant research achievements);
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality academic teaching, research, and clinical activities;
• Hold of be eligible to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Quebec (Canada) issued by the Ordre des Médecins vétérinaires du Québec;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits
• Expected start date: January 1st, 2026
• Located at the Saint-Hyacinthe campus

How to submit your applicationThe application file presented must include the following documents, to be submitted before October 15, 2025:

• A cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Copies of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers
• A statement outlining your teaching and mentoring experience and approach
• A research program proposal
• Three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the referees to the department
• Copy of your diplomas

Contact informationMouhamadou Diaw Department of Clinical Sciences mouhamadou.diaw@umontreal.ca