ACVA Professional Positions Faculty - ARCHIVE

Clinical experience and competence in anesthesiology is required. Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching, particularly clinical instruction, is required. Documented record of creative scholarship or potential to develop an independent clinical research program in anesthesiology is required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

The position includes a 70% clinical commitment to the Anesthesia Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital with large animal emphasis. Responsibilities include didactic and clinical teaching, provision of health care and service to patients, recognition for accomplishment in a focused area of clinical practice, development of a clinical oriented research program, and university and public service.

Responsibilities:
Teaching responsibilities involve didactic and clinical training for professional, graduate and technician students. Service responsibilities involve small and large animal anesthesia management in a teaching hospital environment (including participation in the after-hours emergency program). Participation in the College's research program or other scholarly endeavors is strongly encouraged.

Salary and Rank:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Lecturers in anesthesia have 70-80% clinical commitment, and their primary responsibilities are clinical teaching and clinical service. However, time off clinics is negotiable and may be extended if the candidate has specific interest in pursuing clinical research. Successful candidates will enjoy a wealth of opportunities in providing clinical service in a very active academic teaching hospital, and in pursuing clinical research in a collaborative environment with a high case load.

Candidates must have a veterinary degree, internship, and residency training in Veterinary Anesthesia. Preference will be given to applicants who are board certified by the ACVA or ECVAA, or who are eligible to take the Anesthesia certification examination. Salaries will be commensurate with professional and academic credentials and experience.

The University of Pennsylvania is an "EOE". Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans are encouraged to apply.

You must hold a veterinary degree registrable in New Zealand. A specialist qualification in veterinary anaesthesia or eligibility to sit for specialist examinations is desirable.

You will be expected to teach anaesthesiology. The degree of emphasis on clinical research or scholarship is negotiable. Blocks of off-clinic time will be available for those academic staff wishing to develop a research programme. Flexible employment options are available. The University supports staff who wish to study for an advanced degree such as a PhD or specialist qualification. The University policy on intellectual property is advantageous to staff who generate new knowledge.

The Faculty of Veterinary Science is a world-class facility for student learning and research excellence and animal welfare. The University Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Camden (UVTH) is a Large and Small Animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital that provides 24 hour veterinary services to the wider community. The hospital is staffed by a variety of specialist and provides a "best practice" approach to teaching and service.

In this role you will also be expected to undertake a program of self instruction and continuing education by attending rounds with specialists, clinicians and student interns and utilising University library resources, contribute to the undergraduate desexing clinic and clinical research unit. Contribution to the afterhours roster will be required.

Specialist (HEO 9) or Senior Registrar (HEO 8)

To succeed at Specialist level, you will have suitable specialist qualifications (ACVA, ECVA or FACVSc), while Senior Veterinary Registrars will have completed training and requirements to be eligible to sit for specialist examinations. Both positions require extensive experience in large and small animal anaesthesia, and excellent leadership skills demonstrated by experience in mentoring junior clinical staff and an ability to provide clinical instruction to undergraduate students. Some experience in clinical research or an interest in clinical research would be viewed favourably.

Resident (HEO 6)

To be appointed at Resident level, you will need to have a veterinary degree that is registrable in NSW, interest in pursuing training in anaesthesia in all animal species to ultimately undertake a training program for specialist registration. A MACVSc in Veterinary Anaesthesia and some experience in anaesthesia is highly desirable. Prior practice experience in a mixed practice and a demonstrable ability to clinically instruct students would be viewed favourably.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become an integral member of a state-of-the-art specialist hospital. The anaesthesia equipment has been recently upgraded with general upgrade of all the hospital equipment. You will join an anaesthesia group presently consisting of an experienced veterinary anaesthesia specialist, a specialist eligible anaesthesiologist with considerable experience and an experienced veterinary anaesthesia nurse.

The position is full-time fixed term for three to five years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. There is the possibility of further offers of employment, subject to funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.

Level of appointment and responsibility will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. An attractive remuneration package is available (consisting of a base salary, leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation).

The University is a non-smoking workplace and is committed to the policies and principles of equal employment opportunity and cultural diversity. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment for financial or other reasons.

Applicants must have a D.V.M, or equivalent degree, and have completed a residency training program in any specialty field by July 2008. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and contact information for 3 individuals that could provide a reference by February 1, 2008. In addition, a brief (less than 4 page) research project proposal should be submitted that includes the background and justification, specific aims and hypothesis, and research plan for their proposal. The identification of specific laboratories in which the research would be pursued is encouraged (http://www.vet.cornell.edu/). Applicants will be reviewed and selected on the strength of their credentials and the feasibility and merit of the proposal.

Cornell University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and is sensitive to dual career considerations.

The small animal hospital is well equipped and the caseload is wide and varied from routine orthopaedics to cardiothoracic procedures and complex medical cases. The equine hospital has a new purpose built surgical facility and again offers a wide variety of cases.

The position would involve working alongside a board eligible anaesthesiologist, 2 anaesthetic interns and technical support staff. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently in both the equine and small animal hospitals and also be involved in small group teaching in a clinical setting. They should also have a veterinary degree that can be registered in Victoria, Australia.

Salary : $80-90,000 Australian Dollars PA

Qualifications:* Required qualifications are a DVM or equivalent professional degree and specialty training in Veterinary Anesthesiology. Board certification or eligibility for certification in the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologist (ACVA) or the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia (ECVA) is highly desirable. Depending upon experience, qualifications and interest, successful candidates may be appointed to either tenure-track (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) or non-tenure track (Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) position.

*Responsibilities:* The successful candidate will join a program headed by two anesthesiologists and will assist faculty members and technicians with instruction and clinical service in the small and large animal hospitals. The candidates will provide didactic, clinical and laboratory teaching of veterinary and graduate students and clinical residents and will contribute to outreach activities for veterinarians and animal owners. Participation in research activity is expected, and collaborative research opportunities are available in both clinical and basic sciences. Board certification is expected for academic advancement. The candidate will participate in college and university services.

The Department of Clinical Sciences offers full service in small and large animal surgery and medicine and provides primary and referral patient care for all species. Both hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for in in-patient and out-patient services.

Auburn University is a comprehensive research institution with more than 23,000 students and 6,500 faculty and staff. The University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama, about 100 miles southeast of Birmingham and 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, Georgia. The College of Veterinary Medicine is the oldest in the South, established in 1892, and is the nation's seventh oldest. Enrollment in the College of Veterinary Medicine includes 360 professional students and more than 50 graduates.

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The candidates 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 and be able to communicate effectively in English.

The position includes a 50% clinical commitment to the Anesthesia Service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital with a preferred focus in large animals. Responsibilities include didactic and clinical teaching, provision of health care and service to patients, development of a creative, independent and productive basic and/or clinically oriented research program, and university and public service.

A complete position description is available on-line at:
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/vsr/new_pdfs/anesthesia.pdf

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