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Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care

VetMed-Large Animal Medicine

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health.

Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care is one of three inpatient services within the In-House Section of University of Georgia’s Veterinary Medical Center’s Large Animal Hospital. The other two inpatient services are Large Animal Surgery and Large Animal Internal Medicine. Together, these services have 13 faculty (4 surgery, 6 internal medicine, and 3 ECC) and 15 house officers (2 ECC Fellows, 1 ECC Resident, 4 Internal Medicine Residents, 3 Surgery Residents, and 5 Rotating Interns). The Large Animal Anesthesia service is also part of the section with 2 (of 5 total) anesthesia faculty and 1 (of 4 total) anesthesia residents within the Department of Large Animal Medicine.

The Large Animal In-House Section shares a mission to advance animal health and well-being through high quality large animal veterinary practice in the hospital, providing primary care and specialty services, clinical education for veterinary students, interns, and residents, and clinically applicable scientific study. The large animal hospital, including the ECC service, serves a diverse large animal caseload (majority equine) in the Southeast, predominantly Georgia and South Carolina, meeting the needs of large animals and their owners while delivering high-quality clinical education. The ECC clinical rotation for fourth year students is a cornerstone opportunity for gaining experience and knowledge in large animal emergency medicine and surgery. Thanks to the diverse qualifications of the faculty and collaborative efforts of the services within the section, patients, clients, and students benefit from the wide spectrum of veterinary services that are available within the Large Animal Hospital.
The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment. We have an expectation that all employees will demonstrate a contribution to diversity and inclusion as embodied in our Principles of Community.

www.vet.uga.edu

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

07/01/2025

11/14/2024

12/16/2024

No

Qualified applicants are invited to submit: (1) a letter of intent including professional interests and career goals; (2) curriculum vitae; and (3) name, mailing address, and contact information for three professional references. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 15th. Please direct any enquiries about the position or application process to Stacey Hilliard, staceyhilliard@uga.edu or (706) 542- 6326.

The employment starting date for the successful candidate is expected to be July or August of 2025. As required by University of Georgia policy, the successful candidate will be subject to a background investigation.

Athens Area

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Open Rank

Open Rank

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Non-Tenure Track

DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine.

The Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, invites applications for a clinical-track faculty position in Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care service at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor.

As a clinical track position, the majority of the faculty member’s time will be allocated to clinical teaching and service. The specific faculty assignment will be tailored to the interests of the candidate in conjunction with the missions of the Emergency and Critical Care service and teaching needs. The ideal candidate would be willing to enthusiastically embrace large animal emergency cases (equine, small ruminant, bovine, swine and camelid) with an interest in surgery and emergency medicine and critical care to complement similarly focused current faculty. The successful candidate should have an interest in promoting a caseload and innovative services that will serve the teaching and service needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine. Service to clients is an integral part of hospital duties. All faculty are expected to participate in scholarly activity related to clinical service and teaching, but establishing an independent research program is not expected. Collaborative research and development of continuing education programs to veterinarians and the public are encouraged. In addition to teaching veterinary students and house officers, this position will engage in didactic undergraduate education.

To be considered for the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine and have completed residency training in Large Animal Internal Medicine, Surgery, and/or Emergency and Critical Care. To be considered for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor, candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine; have a minimum of 7 years post-DVM experience (at the time of appointment); and be board certified in a relevant discipline.

The successful candidate is expected to obtain and maintain a valid Georgia veterinary license. Candidates should be board certified or eligible for board certification in a relevant discipline (Internal Medicine, Surgery, and/or Emergency and Critical Care). Candidates that are not board eligible or board certified in Emergency and Critical Care will be expected to pursue training and achieve board certification during their employment. Candidates are encouraged to contact us if they have questions about meeting this requirement. Additionally, it is advantageous if the applicant has a history of clinical, laboratory, and/or didactic teaching.

The successful applicant is expected to possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, be organized, team-oriented, and adaptable to a wide variety of circumstances.

Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Able to work with large animals, such as horses.
Able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
Able to be outdoors and indoors for long periods of time.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Teaching responsibility met through undergraduate and clinical and preclinical teaching of veterinary students as well as supervision of interns and residents. 40-50% effort determined upon hire.

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Service responsibilities met through clinical service to the teaching hospital in combination with other service activities including journal article reviews, CE talks for veterinarians, educational talks for large animal owners and enthusiasts, and advisory and committee membership for agricultural non-profit groups and companies. 40-50% effort determined upon hire.

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Research responsibilities met through original research studies focused on areas relevant to emergency critical care, surgery, internal medicine or education. Consistent involvement with 1-2 studies per year producing abstracts for presentation and scholarly publications. 0-10% effort determined upon hire.

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