8 Veterinary Medicine & Sciences jobs

Department: Allied Health (Veterinary Technology Program) - Apply Now! Campus: Warrington Contact: Ms. Sarah Meyer-Paterson Email: smeyer-paterson@pensacolastate.edu Phone: (850) 471-4673 Qualifications: Graduation from an AVMA accredited institution with an associate of science degree in Veterinary Technology, a current CVT certification and two years work experience in the field or graduation from an AVMA accredited institution with a bachelor of science degree in Veterinary Technology, a current CVT certification and two years work experience in the field. Prefer DVM with two years work experience. Successful results of a criminal background check are required. '''' Applications, prospective employee information and benefits can be found on the Employment Page .

Position Advertisement Assistant or Associate Dean of Hospital Operations College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M University The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) ( https://vetmed.tamu.edu/ ) at Texas A&M University invites applications/nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Dean of Hospital Operations and Chief Executive Officer of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH). We seek an individual with strong leadership skills who is forward thinking, team-oriented, and understands the intersection of our teaching, research, and patient care missions. A DVM degree (or equivalent degree) and at least 2 years veterinary clinical experience are required. Candidates must possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in large business operations and/or advanced training in business management.  Preference will be given to candidates with certification in a specialty recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.  The VMTH is a world-class animal healthcare facility that sees over 22,000 small animals and 7,000 large animals per year.  The hospital has continued to expand its operations by actively investing in cutting edge medical equipment, collaborating closely with referring veterinarians and clients, and building relationships with supporting departments.  As such, the VMTH Chief Executive Officer will work closely with members of the Departments of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, and Veterinary Pathobiology to deliver state-of-the-art healthcare to our veterinary patients; support our growing clinical trials, telehealth and one health emphasis; and foster an environment that values teaching.  The VMTH Chief Executive Officer also serves on the Executive Committee of the CVM and chairs the Hospital Board of the VMTH. The successful applicant may also be offered a faculty (clinical- or tenure-track or tenure on arrival) appointment, at a rank consistent with their experience. A complete position description may be found at here .  Additional information about our departments is available on our web site ( College of Veterinary Medicine ).  For more information on the Bryan/College Station area, please visit ExperienceBCS.com .  

Title: Assistant Professor of Animal Welfare Epidemiology. The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Animal Welfare Epidemiology, with an emphasis on an epidemiological approach to investigate risk factors, including aspects of housing and management, associated with the health and/or behavior domestic, agricultural or captive animals. This is an academic year (9-month), Assistant Professor tenure-track position with teaching, research, outreach/engagement and service responsibilities and includes the expectation that the appointee will conduct mission-oriented research and outreach/engagement of relevance to the California Agricultural Experiment Station ( http://caes.ucdavis.edu/research/agexpstn ).   Responsibilities :  The Department of Animal Science is building world-class expertise in animal welfare by hiring faculty in the disciplines that contribute to this field. We are seeking applicants who will use an epidemiological approach to investigate risk factors associated with the health and/or behavior of domestic, agricultural or captive animals. The appointee is expected to establish a competitively funded research program that includes collection and analysis of health and/or behavioral data, as well as working with large, existing datasets. The successful candidate will coordinate with existing departmental faculty having expertise in microbiology, immunology, nutrition, modeling, genetics and genomics, physiology, behavior, reproduction, and food science. The appointee will be responsible for teaching two annual undergraduate upper division courses on 1) animal health “ANS 150 Animal Health and Disease” and 2) a new statistics course to meet the teaching needs of the departmental curriculum as well as a graduate course taught every other year or as assigned by the department chair. Mentoring of graduate students, undergraduate student advising, curriculum development, participation in and development of outreach programs, and performance of departmental and university service are expected. The appointee is expected to work with Cooperative Extension specialists and advisors, partners in allied industries or other appropriate public stakeholders. The resulting appointment will be at the Assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by December 20, 2019.

Job no: 498388 Work type: Part-time Location: Cedar Valley Work Schedule: Varies (No more than 19.5 hours per week) Job Title Code FAA Salary Level Salary Range (Full-Time) Hourly Rate (Part-Time) $48.42 per hour Business Travel FLSA Exempt Position Type Faculty Position Summary Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact with students of varying diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Physical Requirements May be required to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Minimum Knowledge and Experience (Campus HR adds degrees and/or certification by choosing from the following or as instructed by president or dean of division: For credit classes transferable towards a higher degree: Master’s degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline for credit courses. For workforce education degree or certificate courses: a combination of academic preparation and work experience, including three years of direct or related work experience other than teaching. For developmental courses: Bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific teaching discipline and demonstrated competency (i.e. teaching experience, honors, graduate course work or other related accomplishments). Official transcripts will be required at time of interview. ***Will be subject to a criminal background check.  Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.*** Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides students with a written course syllabus. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System’s calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with Districts board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Districts and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Participates in professional development activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Advertised: 10 Jul 2019 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 31 Jul 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time

Tenure‐Track or Tenured Faculty Position in Food Animal Epidemiology Texas A&M University Position Announcement Tenure‐Track or Tenured Faculty Position in Food Animal Epidemiology Associate or Full Professor VERO – Veterinary Education, Research, and Outreach Center, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVM) at Texas A&M University, in collaboration with West Texas A&M University, is seeking applicants for a tenure‐track or tenured, full‐time position in food animal epidemiology. Salary and academic rank (associate or full professor) will be commensurate with training and experience. The overall goal of this position is to benefit the food animal industry and its stakeholders as part of a larger program to promote both the industry and rural veterinary medicine. The individual selected for this position will be a critical team member at the Veterinary Education, Research and Outreach (VERO) Center, an exciting new collaborative initiative in the heart of one of the most productive animal agricultural regions in the world. The Texas A&M System has invested nearly $90 million in new facilities in Canyon, Texas to promote the future of agriculture and animal health in the region. The new state‐of‐the art VERO Center is one part of this initiative, and is co‐located with West Texas A&M University’s new Agricultural Sciences Complex and a new Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory. The successful applicant will be a key member of the growing VERO team, working with other university leaders and industry partners in guiding the development and growth of this novel initiative. Applicants must have a Ph.D. related to veterinary epidemiology and expertise pertinent to North American livestock production systems. Members of the VERO team are expected to support each other to promote the Center Mission, and must have strong positive interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated record of promoting highly collegial and collaborative team interactions. The successful candidate will have experience, knowledge and skills that include – but are not limited to – conducting epidemiological research, ability to independently secure extramural research support, consulting on important health and production‐related problems affecting animal populations, and teaching epidemiology and population health related subjects to graduate and veterinary students. Applicants with knowledge and experience in beef feedlot or dairy production systems will be given preference, as will those with a strong track record of peer‐reviewed publications, consulting on important production medicine problems affecting animal populations, and in agribusiness and production economics. Participation in outreach and continuing education is encouraged. VERO Center faculty have academic homes in different departments within the CVM. This position will be housed within the Department of Veterinary Pathobiology ( https://vtpb.tamu.edu/ ). Approximately 50% of expected effort for this position will be assigned to Research/Scholarship, 35% to Teaching, and 15% to Academic and Professional Service.

    Head of the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University   The Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU-SVM) seeks a distinguished academic leader for the position of Head of the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBS). Appointment will be at the level of Full Professor with indefinite tenure. The Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences, one of three departments in the SVM, has 23 full-time faculty members with over $4 million in annual direct cost research funding. Department faculty conduct basic and applied research in environmental/inhalation toxicology, lung biology, stem cell biology, structural bone and tissue engineering, cell signaling, neuroscience and oncology. The department offers MS and PhD research degrees in Biomedical and Veterinary Medical Sciences for both DVM and non-DVM graduate students, plus a non-research post-baccalaureate graduate certificate. Graduate courses are offered in disciplines related to the scholarly mission of the Department. Department faculty also are responsible for the early basic science training portion of the professional curriculum in the DVM program: gross anatomy, embryology, cell biology, histology, physiology, pharmacology and toxicology.