ACVA Professional Positions Faculty - ARCHIVE

Duties :
The candidate will join a team of faculty professor and clinical instructors. He/she will participate in the daily clinical activities at the CHUV. He/she may also participate in the after hours emergency service during weekends and holidays. The candidate will participate to the scientific activities of the anaesthesiology service including clinical activities, teaching of undergraduate and graduate students and supervision of technical staff.

Requirements :
- DVM degree
- Pertinent clinical knowledge of anaesthesia.
- A specialty board certification or a certificate of residency in anaesthesiology will be favourably considered.
- The selected candidate must obtain a licence from the Ordre des medecins veterinaires du Quebec.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. L’Université de Montréal is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, people of Aboriginal descent, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are invited to identify themselves as members of these designated groups on their application.

The following qualifications are required:

- Advanced training in veterinary emergency and critical care
- Board certification or eligibility in American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC)
- Clinical experience and competence in emergency and critical care
- Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching
- Documented research record or potential to develop an independent research program in emergency and critical care
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
- Fluent communication in German or English

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical:
The position includes a 70% clinical commitment to the small animal emergency and critical care service The individual will be responsible for directing, instructing and supervising veterinary students and residents; providing health care and service to patients; and advising and consulting with referring veterinarians of the hospital.

Teaching:
Responsibilities include: 1) participation in lectures and laboratories in the DVM professional curriculum; 2) clinical teaching in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH); 3) participation in the graduate clinical (resident) training program of the VMTH; and 4) participation in the graduate academic programs (MS and PhD) of the campus.

Research:
The development of a creative, independent and productive basic and/or clinically-oriented research program in emergency and critical care medicine is encouraged, including publication of results in professional/scientific journals. Individual will provide leadership in directing research projects of residents and graduate students.

Service:
University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is expected.

Essential Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will help teach principles of anesthesia and pain management to veterinary students in several team-taught courses, including Anesthesiology, Introduction to Clinics, Small Animal Surgery, and Large Animal Surgery. Veterinary Anesthesiology is an integrated lecture and laboratory course designed to introduce fifth-semester students to the principles of and general and local anesthesia of small and large animal species. Responsibilities are shared between several boarded anesthesiologists. Principles learned in the Anesthesia course are applied in the Large and Small Animal surgery courses as well as in the Community Practice. Three experienced anesthesia technicians assist with preparation and instruction of all laboratory sessions. Contributing to the research mission of the School will be encouraged. Engaging in service activities, including faculty meetings, assigned committees, and designated office hours will be expected. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Dean for Faculty and Academic Programs as needed.

Required Education and Credentials:
DVM degree with board certification or board-eligibility in anesthesiology. A PhD degree in a relevant area of anesthesiology is desired. A primary interest in teaching anesthesiology to veterinary students is an absolute job essential. Experience in teaching these disciplines in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, or an equivalent educational system is required. An applicant for this position must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V.

Duties: Primary duties will include participation in anesthesia case management of small and large animal patients in the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC; www.cvm.umn.edu/vmc/home.html) and horses presented to the Equine Center (www.cvm.umn.edu/umec/home.html); teaching fourth year students, interns, and residents assigned to clinical anesthesia rotations; participation in didactic training of students in the DVM curriculum; participation in training programs for anesthesia technicians; provision of anesthesia consultations to faculty, residents, interns, and community veterinarians; participation in clinical teaching laboratories as needed; provision of continuing education to practicing veterinarians; participation in ongoing clinical research programs; and, participation in after-hours anesthesia services. The faculty member will work closely with other Anesthesiology faculty, house officers (residents), and veterinary technicians to achieve a high standard of medical care delivery to patients presented to the VMC. The VMC at the University of Minnesota has a high caseload, generating a great variety of challenging cases for the anesthesia service. The Minneapolis/St. Paul area is consistently rated one of the healthiest places to live in the United States, with an abundance of activities and career opportunities available.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. A generous vacation, sick leave, and benefits package is provided by the University of Minnesota.

The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

Responsibilities:
Applicants should have a strong interest and experience in clinical anesthesiology and instruction of veterinary students. This clinical track position is designed for individuals desiring to work in a busy university surgery setting. Duties will be predominantly with companion animals, but some opportunity for interaction with livestock and avian species may be available. The position has a 75% service/teaching obligation with the remaining 25% available for other scholarly activity. Research is not a major component of this position, but collaborative participation can be done should time permit. Faculty participate in teaching interns, residents, and veterinary students through various activities including primary case management, patient rounds, didactic lectures, laboratories, and continuing education programs

Auburn University is one of the nation's premier land, sea, and space grant institutions. In the 2010 edition of U.S. News & World Report, it was ranked 39th among public universities. Auburn is a high research activity institution, offering Bachelor's, First Professional, Master's, Educational Specialist, and Doctor's degrees. Auburn University has 1,176 full-time faculty, 154 part-time faculty, and enrolls 24,602 students from all fifty states and approximately 80 countries, including 19,926 undergraduates, 3,689 graduate students, and 987 first professional students Fall 2009. For more information about the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University, please reference our website at www.vetmed.auburn.edu.

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment; excellent communication skills required.

The University of Adelaide has established South Australia's first Vet School at its historic Roseworthy Campus. The rural setting of the campus, which is located on a 1600 ha property that includes a working farm, allows excellent access to large animal species as well as a full service teaching hospital and ambulatory clinic which will open in September 2010.

The first intake of students in the University's three-year BSc pre-veterinary degree were enrolled in 2008, and from 2011 there will be continuing places every year for the three year postgraduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of our Animal and Veterinary Sciences School and offers the chance to grow your research program while shaping the future of teaching at the school.

We are seeking a Veterinarian who is eligible to practice in South Australia to be part of an Veterinary Anaesthesia team based at the Roseworthy campus, which lies to the north of Adelaide city and is approximately 50 minutes drive from the city or 25 minutes drive from the Barossa Valley, one of Australia's premier wine growing areas.

You should have:
" A higher degree, preferably at doctorate level or equivalent, in Veterinary Anaesthesia, or a related discipline.
" Evidence of contributions to the teaching effort of a school in Veterinary Anaesthesia at tertiary level.
" A record of research based publication and evidence of the ability to attract research funding.
" Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of teaching and research teams.
" Experience with supervision of major honours or postgraduate research projects.

Teaching responsibilities will include participation in didactic instruction in anesthesiology and related disciplines, supervise students in anesthesia and surgery labs, provide clinical instruction of professional students in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and provide anesthesia training of interns, residents and graduate students from various disciplines.

The clinical anesthesiology service may start a residency training program and the successful candidate would share responsibilities associated with resident training.

Service responsibilities will include the direction of the clinical anesthesiology service (both large and small) 24-26 weeks per year (tenure track) or 30-36 weeks (clinical track), consultations in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, participation in continuing education programs of the College and participation in faculty governance activities.

Service responsibilities will also include participation in emergency services. This responsibility will be shared with two other faculty anesthesiologists who are Diplomates of the ACVA.

The applicant must be committed to excellent patient management, client service, and clinical teaching.

Research responsibilities (tenure track) will include both independent and collaborative or translational research. The successful candidate will develop an area of expertise that will result in documented scholarly achievements.

Qualifications include the DVM or equivalent degree and specialty training in veterinary anesthesiology. Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiology is preferred. However, candidates eligible to sit for the certifying examination of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiology will be considered. Research training and an advanced degree are preferred.

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Department:
The Department of Clinical Sciences is one of three departments in the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Faculty members in the department have a broad range of clinical and scholarly expertise across small, large and exotic animal specialties. The departmental teaching mission is served through professional and graduate course offerings and clinical internship and residency training programs in small animal, exotic, and equine specialties. Residents participate in the teaching and service missions of the department and college. There are many opportunities for collaborative research in the greater Boston and Worcester areas. Additional information about the school and department is available at the Tufts University, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine website (http://vet.tufts.edu), including the section on Hospitals and Services

Qualifications:
Candidates must have an earned doctor of veterinary medicine degree and Board Certification in a specialty of veterinary medicine. Candidates with a rank of Professor will be given preference, but experienced Associate Professors will also be considered. An earned doctoral or master degree in a life sciences field or proven expertise and productivity in research is preferred. Applicants should have an outstanding record in mentorship, teaching, and specialized clinical service and/or research. A high level of professional and scholarly leadership is expected.

Tufts University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The university is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

To qualify for Level 7 appointment you will have a Veterinary Science degree registrable in NSW, and excellent skills and experience in small animal anaesthesia. Excellent communication skills and the ability to supervise students will be essential. To qualify for the Level 8 appointment, you will have demonstrated management skills, as well as a Postgraduate qualification in Veterinary Anaesthesia, e.g. MACVSc. To qualify for Level 9 appointment, you will possess specialist qualifications in anaesthesia. At Level 8 and 9 you will also be expected to contribute to strategic planning and management of the Anaesthesia Unit.

Working alongside specialists from many disciplines, this is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Anaesthetist to further develop their skills in a rewarding clinical/teaching/research environment.

The position is full-time fixed term for 2 years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period. Extensions are available subject to funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. In this appointment you will participate in a rotating roster, including weekend and after-hours shifts.

Remuneration Package Level 7: $90k - $99k p.a. (which includes base salary $76k - $83k p.a., leave loading and 17% employer's contribution to superannuation)

Remuneration Package Level 8: $101k - $ 114k p.a. (which includes a base salary $86k - $97k p.a., leave loading and 17% employer's contribution to superannuation)

Remuneration Package Level 9: a competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment for financial or other reasons.

The Veterinary Clinical Centre at Charles Sturt University is situated in the regional town of Wagga Wagga, in New South Wales, Australia. The city is approximately half-way between Melbourne and Sydney in the agricultural region known as the Riverina. We are Australia's fifth veterinary school and our first graduates will complete their degree this year. The equine clinic has been running for nearly two years, and the small animal hospital will be completed in the next few months.

Candidates may choose between a tenure- or clinical-track (non-tenure) position. Candidates must have a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine, specialty training in veterinary anesthesiology, and experience in clinical, laboratory, and didactic teaching of veterinary students. Candidates with ACVA or ECVAA board certification will be given preference; however, ACVA or ECVAA board-eligible candidates would also be considered. Post-graduate degree and related experience in research is desirable. The responsibilities of this position are divided between teaching anesthesia to veterinary students, supervising the training of interns and residents, providing care for animals admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and research.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the core didactic anesthesia courses as well as at least one of the anesthesia elective courses taught for veterinary students. All faculty members are expected to participate in scholarly activity, but the percent time assigned to research is dependent upon the track selected. The anesthesia department at the University has a long history of progressive research in both anesthesia as well as associated topics, and significant resources are available for the pursuit of research activities. The teaching and service activities in the Veterinary Teaching Hospital are shared with 2 colleagues in anesthesia. A third faculty member is boarded in anesthesia and critical care, and contributes to on-call duties, research, and resident training.

The University of Georgia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

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