Assistant Associate Professor in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
Assistant Associate Professor in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care
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The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine University of Tennessee invites applications for a full-time clinical or tenure track faculty position in small animal emergency and critical care (ECC). This position is at the Assistant or Associate Professor level depending on qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will share an enthusiasm for teaching excellence strong communication skills a collaborative mindset and compassionate patient care while actively supporting an inclusive teaching and work environment. Responsibilities will include clinical didactic and laboratory teaching of small animal emergency and critical care to professional students interns and residents; continuing education presentations at the local and national levels; and contribution to research programs. The successful candidate is expected to add to the departments reputation and make contributions to the teaching service and research missions of the college.
The University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center is equipped with all the resources and expertise of specialty services needed to provide first class patient care teaching clinical and basic science research. Specialty services include: internal medicine oncology neurology and neurosurgery soft tissue surgery orthopedic surgery ophthalmology cardiology dermatology dentistry radiology nutrition anesthesiology physical therapy behavior zoo and exotic medicine and surgery. There are excellent therapeutic and diagnostic imaging facilities that include on-site MRI CT nuclear medicine video endoscopy laparoscopy DEXA scanning physical therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Clinical services are supported by comprehensive endocrinology virology microbiology parasitology clinical pathology and anatomic pathology services. The Emergency and Critical Care service recently established an in-house blood bank to serve clinical patients. A full-time Veterinary Social Work program offers counseling services for clients faculty staff and students. A state-of-the-art Teaching Learning and Simulation Instruction Center is on site for teaching and skills practice. Faculty development is supported by the Master Teachers Program.
The successful candidate will be joining an emergency and critical care service that includes three diplomates in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care two emergency instructors four ECC residents and 28 licensed veterinary technicians (2 VTS ECC). The ECC service is supported by rotating interns veterinary assistants veterinary technician interns and student workers. The state-of-the-art critical care unit includes 2 Puritan Bennett Covidien ventilators 1 Vapotherm and 1 Opti-flow high-flow oxygen therapy new VetFlex oxygen cages NOVA pHOX ultra blood gas/ critical care analyzer multiple point of care analyzers a new SonoSite ultrasound unit and a DRE 4 channel telemetric ECG. The hospital provides emergency and critical care services 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Candidates should be willing to work flexible hours to support the emergency and critical care service.
Knoxville is home to the University of Tennessee flagship campus and is a beautiful and friendly place to live. It is a short drive to the Great Smoky Mountains as well as dog-friendly state parks and recreation areas. Outdoor recreational opportunities include but are not limited to hiking biking trail running climbing and water sports. Knoxville has a diverse and inclusive culture a vibrant downtown with excellent shopping and restaurants; bustling farmers markets featuring locally grown organic produce meats and crafts; live music of all genres ballet and theater; frequent art and cultural festivals; and mens and womens NCAA and semiprofessional sporting events.
Requirements include the DVM or equivalent degree board certification by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care or completion of an ACVECC approved residency program in emergency and critical care.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
