Clinical Instructor – Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM)

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The Department of Medical Sciences at the University of WisconsinMadison School of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time Clinical Instructor in Small Animal Internal Medicine (SAIM). This position is designed for a clinician-educator with a strong commitment to clinical teaching.

The Clinical Instructor will provide high-quality clinical instruction to DVM students rotating interns and residents while contributing to both synchronous and asynchronous teaching in the preclinical and clinical phases of the curriculum. The position emphasizes excellence in clinical education and collaboration within a multidisciplinary teaching hospital. While previous teaching experience is appreciated applicants who have recently completed residency training and those with experience working in private practice are also encouraged to apply. This position has the potential to align with applicants interests within SAIM subspecialties such as extracorporeal therapy nephrology/urology interventional radiology feline medicine or endocrine disease.

The SVM is a collegial collaborative environment that offers specialty care with board-certifiedThe SVM is a collegial collaborative environment that offers specialty care with board-certified experts in allied services including anesthesia and pain management cardiology dentistry and oral surgery dermatology diagnostic imaging internal medicine nephrology/urology neurology medical and radiation oncology ophthalmology anatomic and clinical pathology primary care special species and soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Additionally the hospital has a dedicated LCSW who meets with clients and offers support groups.

In 2024 UWVC opened a new state-of-the-art hospital. SAIM now has access to an expansive suite of interventional radiology and endoscopy equipment including new Olympus flexible scopes Storz rigid and resectoscope systems Ho:YAG CO2 and diode lasers PET/CT imaging a dedicated laparoscopy/endoscopy OR a vascular IR suite and standing videofluoroscopic swallow study capabilities. We also offer extracorporeal therapies including IHD UF plasmapheresis and hemoperfusion jointly with the Emergency and Critical Care service. SAIM also treats 1-3 cats with I-131 weekly a service greatly valued by the community.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Teaching and Service

Up to 36 weeks of clinical service per year in Small Animal Internal Medicine allowing flexibility for educational and scholarly activities.

Supervision and clinical instruction of fourth-year veterinary students rotating interns and residents on the SAIM service.

Participation in patient care case management and clinical rounds within UW Veterinary Care.

Active collaboration with faculty technicians and staff across specialty and allied services.

Didactic and Laboratory Teaching

Participation in didactic and laboratory teaching within the DVM curriculum where instruction is delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous modalities consistent with the OnWard curriculum design.

Contributions and specific teaching assignments will be tailored to service and curricular needs as well as the instructors expertise.

Scholarly and Professional Activity

Opportunities to participate in collaborative clinical or educational research based on interest.

Support of house officer scholarly activity including clinical research projects in support of residency requirements.

Service

Participation in service activities at the section department or school level commensurate with role and appointment.

Contribution to continuing education activities for veterinary students and trainees and when appropriate for practicing veterinarians.

Department:

University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Veterinary Medicine Department of Medical Sciences

Compensation:

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree with board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM-SAIM) or DACVIM-SAIM eligibility by the start date.

Eligibility for a Wisconsin veterinary license by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior academic or teaching-focused clinical experience or experience working within a teaching hospital environment.

Education:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree with board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine (DACVIM-SAIM) or DACVIM-SAIM eligibility by the start date.

How to Apply:

Click apply now and upload a current resume/CV cover letter and three professional references.

Contact Information:

For questions about this position please contact Jessica Pritchard at

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