Careers at Virginia Tech

Are you looking for a fulfilling job with the chance to impact the next generation of veterinarians while practicing high-quality, evidenced-based medicine surrounded by a team of specialists? Come join the Small Animal Internal Medicine team at Virginia Tech!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes (https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits.html):
• Competitive academic salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
• Generous retirement contributions by Virginia Tech
• Sign-up bonus
• Student loans payment support
• Paid moving expenses
• Generous start-up and professional development funding available
• Negotiable percentage of time allocated for clinical service, teaching, and research
• Pre-load annual leave to use at the start of the position.
• 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 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
• Thousands of Hokie discounts managed by PerkSpot

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a fulltime faculty position in Small Animal Internal Medicine. This position is a Clinical Track appointment with the academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level. Our departmental fosters a collaborative culture with opportunities to work with and learn from specialists in neurology, ECC, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, cardiology, medical, surgical and radiation oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia and primary care. The duties of the successful applicant include participation in the teaching, service and scholarly missions of the college. The primary job responsibility will be to provide service and instruction within the veterinary teaching hospital. The successful candidate will provide and supervise clinical care delivered by students, interns, and residents assigned to the internal medicine service as well as consultation to clients and referring veterinarians. Support of our afterhours emergency service will be shared with other internists. The successful applicant is also expected to participate in didactic and laboratory instruction of veterinary students within a dynamic and interactive new curriculum. Duties will include participation in all aspects of training interns, residents, and graduate students. The remaining effort allocation of the applicant is focused on research and scholarly activities. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with other researchers and contribute to the advancement of the practice of small animal internal medicine. Development of an independent research program is possible, but not required. A strong interest in teaching, collaborative research, and interest in fostering diversity in the curriculum and department are very desirable.

Required Qualifications

DVM or foreign equivalent degree by appointment start date. Successful completion of an approved residency training program by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and/or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA) by appointment start date. Must be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by appointment start date. Must have a criminal background check. Occasional travel to attend professional conferences and meetings. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal interactions

Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) subspecialty of small animal internal medicine and/or the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Companion Animals (ECVIM-CA). Clinical experience. Experience in teaching. Track record of scholarly activity. Good interpersonal skills and team player.

Regular

Commensurate with experience

12/10/24 - until position is filled

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Audrey Keebaugh, search committee chair at audreyk9@vt.edu

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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