The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM) Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Blacksburg, VA, invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, calendar-year, Clinical Instructor position in Equine Field Service to cover clinical services and clinically related teaching. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere are essential. Duration of the position is 12 months. Responsibilities include provision of clinical services, instruction of clinical year veterinary students, and participation in shared emergency coverage on a rotational basis.

The VMCVM has four campuses: Blacksburg, VA - Main campus at Virginia Tech; Leesburg, VA - Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center; Roanoke, VA – Animal Cancer Care and Research Center; College Park, MD - University of Maryland. Blacksburg is a friendly university town in southwest Virginia near the Blue Ridge Mountains, less than 20 miles from the Appalachian Trail and Jefferson National Forest, and within driving proximity to major metropolitan cities. For further information about the College, please visit our website at https://vetmed.vt.edu/.

Applications must include:

1. A letter of interest describing the candidate’s professional goals related to teaching, clinical service, and research as well as a vision for their role in the college community.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Names, email, mailing address, and telephone numbers of three (3) references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send inquiries to Dr. Chris Byron, Head, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (cbyron@vt.edu).

This position requires a DVM or equivalent degree and experience in ambulatory equine general practice. Candidates must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license, obtain a Virginia driver’s license, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

N/A

Faculty

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Commensurate with experience

40

4/16/2026

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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