The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, Virginia, part of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, invites applications from qualified individuals for a full-time, calendar year non-tenure track position as a Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor of Equine Surgery. Candidates must either be board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or eligible to take the Phase II ACVS certification examination in February 2025. Salary and faculty rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The duties of this position have an emphasis toward clinical service responsibilities in all aspects of equine surgery. EMC has a separate emergency and critical care service that covers approximately two-thirds of the hospital’s emergency caseload; therefore, this position has only a limited amount of shared after-hours emergency coverage. The successful candidate will participate in veterinary student experiential learning and intern and resident clinical training. Scholarly activity and participation in collaborative research corresponding to a non-tenure track faculty position will be expected. The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to clinical experiential, didactic, laboratory, and small group instruction of DVM students.
Applicants must be committed to excellent patient care, exceptional client service and strong referring veterinarian relationships. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for providing the highest standards of patient care. Participation in continuing education and outreach activities that promote the reputation of the EMC is expected.
A demonstrated ability to be innovative, flexible and adaptable in a busy hospital environment is highly desirable. Dedication to a team-oriented, professional and collegial hospital workplace that promotes the principles of equal opportunity and diversity and fosters a positive culture of collaboration and professionalism for all EMC employees is essential.
DVM or equivalent degree; successful completion of a registered residency training program by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS); Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or must have credentials accepted by ACVS and eligible to take Phase II ACVS certification examination in February 2025; must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by appointment start date; and excellent communication skills and interpersonal interactions.
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS); additional board certification or successful completion of a registered residency training program by the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) or the American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care (ACVECC); advanced clinical experience: experience in teaching; and demonstrated record of scholarly activity.
Commensurate with Experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Benefits:
•Salary will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
• Relocation stipend
• Sign-up bonus may be available
• Generous start-up funding available and professional development funding available
• Generous retirement contributions by the institution
• 24 days per year of leave and carry over of up to 288 hours per year.
• Twenty-six weeks (1,040 hours) of personal sick leave upon hire. Ten days of which can be used for family sick.
• Paid parental leave (320 hours) used for birth, adoption, foster or custodial placement of a child and is available up to 6 months from date of event. Can be used in addition to other leave. Must have been employed for 12 consecutive months.
• Sponsorship of H1-B visa and application for permanent residency card available
• More details found at https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits.html
The position will remain open, and applications will be accepted after the review date until the position is filled.
About the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC):
The EMC is a premier full-service equine hospital in Leesburg, Virginia. As part of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the EMC offers advanced specialty care, 24-hour emergency and critical care, and an array of diagnostic services for all ages and breeds of horses. Located in Northern Virginia, the EMC is in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region’s horse country, close to an abundant variety of cultural and outdoor activities.
Our faculty includes three surgeons board-certified by ACVS, two of whom are additionally board-certified by ACVSMR and one of whom is additionally board-certified by ACVECC, three ACVIM specialists, one of whom is additionally board-certified by ACVECC, an internal medicine clinical instructor, and one ACVSMR specialist. We train residents in Internal Medicine (2) and Surgery (2), as well as five interns who rotate through the different services.
EMC has a separate emergency & critical care service that covers approximately two-thirds of the hospital’s emergency caseload, allowing other faculty members to focus more fully on their specific areas of specialty interest. Our faculty and staff are committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care, being a valuable educational resource for referring veterinarians, future veterinarians and clients, and contributing to the advancement of new knowledge through innovative scholarship and clinical discovery. Our caseload of approximately 2,400 cases annually consists of horses of all breeds, ages and disciplines, and involves a diverse mix of surgical and medical cases. We are extremely fortunate to serve conscientious clients and dedicated referring veterinarians.
The clinical activities of the EMC are supported by a 24-stall hospital, a separate sports medicine clinic, ICU stalls for neonates and adults, a separate 7-stall biosafety level 2 isolation unit, 2 OR suites, a comprehensive clinical laboratory, digital radiography and ultrasonography, standing MRI (Hallmarq), computed tomography (Pegaso HD CT), nuclear scintigraphy (MiE), video gastroscopy, a comprehensive regenerative medicine laboratory, an on-site farrier service and a large technical staff including many licensed veterinary technicians.
In January 2024, the Jane and Stephen Hale Equine Performance Evaluation Center opened. It is a 20,000 square foot indoor evaluation complex consisting of three surfaces (dust-free synthetic, poured rubber and asphalt) and containing a 75x130 foot riding area, two 12x130 foot jogging strips and two 50x50 foot lunging areas – all under one roof.
