Clinical Teacher – Anesthesia and Pain Management – University of Montreal

Location:  Montreal, Canada

Institution:  University of Montreal

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FMV) of the Université de Montréal is currently seeking qualified candidates for  a clinician teacher position in anesthesiology and pain management. The FMV is located in the Education District of Saint-Hyacinthe. The chosen person will join a team of 2 professors, 3 clinicians teachers, 6 technicians and up  to 3 residents This selected person will work within the Centre hospitalier universitaire vétérinaire (CHUV) in  collaboration with several specialists – anesthesiology, cardiology, surgery, dentistry, dermatology, medical  imaging, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, theriogenology, zoological medicine, as well as emergency  and critical care – who are all committed to providing the highest standard of veterinary care. The candidate will  also serve as an educational resource for future veterinarians at the Faculty. 

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to thrive in a dynamic university hospital environment, with  exposure to a wide variety of cases involving companion animals, equines, farm animals, exotic pets, and  zoological species, by collaborations with the local zoo (Granby) and the Aquarium of Québec. The position  involves the management of numerous complex and stimulating anesthesia cases. 

As a clinician teacher, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the excellence of the Faculty of  Veterinary Medicine : 

Through your teaching (for a maximum of 90% of the appointment), you will also ensure the visibility of your  discipline and your research activities in addition to actively participate in the operation of a renowned institution  (for a minimum of 10% of the appointment). As such, you will: 

> Participate in clinical teaching through provision of care and services meeting the different needs of the  anesthesiology service clientele (small animals, exotic, equine and bovine patients); 

> Participate in clinical teaching of interns and residents in anesthesiology;  

> Supervise veterinary students and rotating interns and residents; 

> Evaluate student learning; 

> Provide educational advice and assistance to students. 

> Participate in on-call duties and continuous care services in accordance with the procedures established by  the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital (CHUV). 

To succeed in this role, you must have: 

> Hold a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent; 

> Completion of a formal residency training program in anesthesiology from the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or from the European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and  Analgesia (ECVAA);

> Hold a diploma from the ACVAA or form the ECVAA will be an asset 

> Hold or obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Quebec (Canada) issued by the  Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec; 

> An adequate knowledge of the French written and spoken language or a strong commitment to mastering  the proficiency level required, in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy.  

How to submit your application 

All candidates are invited to submit a letter outlining your interests and career objectives, a curriculum vitae, a copy  of your diplomas, and three letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors to: 

Dr Cécile Girardin Bonnefont 

Director of Professional Services  

Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, 

Université de Montréal 3200, Sicotte,  

Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, J2S 2M2  

Phone: (450) 773-8521, extension 38763 

Fax: (450) 778-8101 

Email : cecile.girardin.bonnefont@umontreal.ca  

Web site: http://www.fmv.umontreal.ca/emploi 

Additional information about the position 

Reference number FMV-CE_06-25 / 01 

Application deadline Until August 15, 2025, inclusively 

Work schedule The work schedule is flexible and includes activities in the evenings  and weekends according to a schedule established by the department 

Workplace Saint-Hyacinthe 

Salary Université de Montréal offers competitive salaries and a full range of  benefits 

Starting date As of November 15, 2025, or according to candidate availability 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 

Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP), UdeM invites applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will –confidentially – adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it.  

The University adopts a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals, regardless of their characteristics, to apply for positions. In accordance with current immigration requirements in Canada, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. 

The self-identification questionnaire is a voluntary step to promote a diverse and inclusive work and living environment. The personal information you provide is valuable and will help us improve our practices and comply with current laws. 

Personal information is confidential. Be assured that it will be collected and used in accordance with applicable federal and provincial laws, will never be disclosed without your consent, and will not hinder your hiring or career progression at the University of Montreal. 

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.