at Arkansas State University in State University, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
Position Summary:
Arkansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a faculty position in Large Animal Veterinary Ambulatory Medicine and Surgery (Equine and Livestock). This will be a 12-month, full time, non-tenure track, Assistant or Associate Professor position. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. This will be a predominantly clinical position (60-80% clinical service and clinical teaching), pre-clinical (years 1-3) teaching (10-30%), and service (10%). Promoting and providing large animal ambulatory veterinary services to the Jonesboro and surrounding local communities.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Promote the A-State Large Animal Ambulatory Service
- Provide day-time veterinary ambulatory care to large animal species including horses, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, and swine to the Jonesboro community, surrounding communities, and any other stakeholders (8-a.m. to 5-p.m.) (estimated 50% livestock and 50% equine patients)
- Provide emergency veterinary ambulatory care to established A-State Large Animal Ambulatory Veterinary service clients and A-State animals
- Lead and manage herd-health protocols for established ambulatory clients
- Work collaboratively with other A-State and local veterinarians and staff
- Manage ambulatory technician personnel
- Teach clinical year DVM students in large animal ambulatory veterinary medicine
- Contribute to classroom and clinicals skills related education for DVM students (years 1-3)
- Contribute to college and university committees and/or serve on regional or national professional organizations
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively across CVM stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize tasks, deliver results in a timely manner, and function independently
General Days/Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
On-call afterhours care as needed to established clients and A-State animals
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance
Other:
Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date
The search will continue until the position is filled. Those who apply by the closing date will receive priority consideration.
Required documents: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references
Minimum Qualifications:
- DVM or equivalent
• 5 years of clinical experience
• Board certification in a large animal specialty (e.g., ACVS-LA, ACVIM-LA) (preferred)
