Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Institution: Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty Position Veterinary Anesthesiology & Pain Management
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications to fill 2 full time clinical track or tenure track faculty positions in Veterinary Anesthesiology and Pain Management at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level.
Duties will include:
- Clinical service in the small and large animal Veterinary Teaching Hospital and participation in after-hour calls;
- Clinical instruction and performance evaluation of students, interns and residents;
- Didactic lectures, laboratory instruction and evaluation of veterinary students;
- Supporting technicians seeking to achieve anesthesia certification;
- Outreach activity for general public and referring veterinarians;
- Participation in academic affairs and administrative duties;
- Develop or participate in collaborative research/scholarship activities.
The Anesthesiology Service is well equipped and provides service for a diverse and growing caseload of companion animal, exotic, equine and farm animal patients. Well-trained, dedicated veterinary technicians support the key role of the Service within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Applicants must possess a DVM degree or equivalent. Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) is highly desirable; however individuals who have completed a residency training and are board- eligible will be considered. Applicants in possession of a non-AVMA accredited DVM degree will be able to obtain a faculty license from the Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
The ideal candidate should make collegiality, cooperation, team work and willingness to assist and collaborate with specialists in other disciplines a priority. The ability to build meaningful professional relationships and to contribute to a friendly, welcoming and enjoyable working environment is highly regarded at OSU-CVM.
This position comes with an excellent benefits package, including a generous sign-on bonus, 4 weeks of vacation, start-up funding for clinical equipment, or research endeavors as well as office electronics. Funding support for conference (continuing education) travel is provided. Ability to do up to 4 weeks of consultation work outside our referral area is also included. Professional rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Stillwater is a great place to live in and in 2019 it was listed among the twenty happiest small towns in America (https://www.topcounselingschools.org/features/20-happiest-small-towns- america/).
Stillwater has approximately 50,000 year-round residents, is situated in beautiful countryside within 60 miles of two large metropolitan areas, and combines the positive attributes of a vibrant small town with the many opportunities offered by nearby big cities.
Additionally, Oklahoma is known to be a state of friendly people and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities including camping, hiking, golf courses, state parks, and lakes for boating and fishing. Stillwater also offers a number of theatre productions at the newly opened McKnight Center located on the OSU Stillwater campus and the excitement of Big XII college sports.
Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. The application must include a letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of three references. Applications should be submitted at jobs.okstate.edu. For inquiries please contact: Dr. Daniel J Burba, Head, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at (405) 744-8469; dburba@okstate.edu.
Interested parties may also contact, Dr. Paul DeMars, chair of the search committee, paul.demars@okstate.edu.
If you are seeking a team oriented, enjoyable working environment, Oklahoma State University’s Veterinary Clinical Sciences is the place to be!
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