Open Rank Clinical Track - SX IR 2026

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery consists of approximately 50 faculty members, 50 clinical residents, 10 rotating interns, 8 specialty interns, and 3 administrative staff members. The service enjoys ready access to a Siemens 3.0T MRI unit, 3rd generation 128-slice helical CT, fluoroscopy, intraoperative C-arm, digital radiography, full laboratory support, and a dedicated interventional radiology suite with a ceiling-mounted Canon Alphenix C-arm.

Position Summary

The Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, invites applications for a clinical (non-tenure) track faculty position in veterinary soft tissue surgery and interventional radiology at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The major responsibilities of this position will be to teach and provide service in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, teach pre-clinical didactic and laboratory courses in soft tissue surgery to veterinary students, to actively participate in the training of surgery and non-surgery house officers, and to build the interventional radiology service caseload.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must have completed or be in the process of completing an approved residency of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or European College of Veterinary Surgeons, and have board certification or be eligible for board certification.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

The ideal candidate would have clinical service in a variety of interventional radiology procedures.

Special Instructions to Applicants

We invite qualified applicants to submit: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) the name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Ben Brainard, search committee chairperson, by email (brainard@uga.edu) or telephone (706-202-5665). All applications received on or before June 1, 2026, will be fully considered; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful candidate’s employment starting date is negotiable; the position is available July 1, 2026.