Clinical Instructor, Emergency Veterinary Medicine

Hiring Department

Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery

Job Description

The College of Veterinary Medicine at MU is on a mission to educate and train outstanding clinicians and scientists, generate new knowledge, engage stakeholders, and foster economic growth, all of which promote and protect the health and welfare of animals and people. Our Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional program boasts a unique curricular structure, which provides nearly two years of hands-on training in the college’s general and specialty clinics. Additionally, the College is a leader in the training of Undergraduate, Masters, and PhD students in the areas of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Pathobiology. Simply put, our mission is to Teach, Heal, Discover, and Serve.

The Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery is dedicated to developing and disseminating knowledge to improve the health and well-being of animals and people through instruction, innovative research, service, and leadership. The department is home to the college’s Veterinary Health Center where our faculty provide clinical care, teach, and develop innovative treatments and therapies.

The Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Team of the Veterinary Health Center is currently seeking passionate Small Animal Emergency Veterinarians for an open Clinical Instructor, Emergency Veterinary Medicine position.

The successful candidates will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Ensure timely and accurate triage and care for all cases arriving on emergency during daytime, swing, weekend, and overnight shifts. Schedules will be based upon the needs of the service. Holiday shifts will be divided equitably amongst clinicians.
• Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians in a timely manner for emergency case management, in both written and verbal formats.
• Supervise, direct, and teach students and interns in all aspects of case management, including financial updates for pet owners.
• Work with Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (SAECC) faculty, residents, interns, technicians, and students for case transfers and ongoing management and oversight of inpatients.
• Work with all small animal services during case transfer and management of inpatients in the intensive care unit.
• Provide input to be used in evaluation of all personnel working in support of the SAECC service, including licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and student employees.
• Participate with SAECC faculty and house officers to improve knowledge of the discipline and management of the section.
• Participate in departmental and hospital governance.

These positions are 1.0 FTE / 12-month appointment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (such as VMD, BVSc) by time of appointment

Candidates will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Eligibility for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Missouri
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain DEA and BNDD
• Prior experience in veterinary emergency medicine
• Prior experience teaching and mentoring students

Application Materials

Interested candidates should be prepared to attach:

1. Letter stating professional interests and career goals
2. Curriculum Vitae