Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Julia Montgomery, julia.b.montgomery@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

11 months

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired. 

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

It’s time to re-imagine what a career in academia could be! Educating the next generation of veterinarians, job flexibility, freedom to create, a collegial and encouraging work environment, imagine that! You could have a career in academia that fits your goals and offers you flexibility and autonomy. We will work with you to personalize the position to fit your expertise, your goals, and your ambitions.

An infusion of funding to the CVM is enabling us to build a new teaching hospital and expand our services.

We are seeking applicants for a specialist in Zoological Medicine to join a team of two faculty, three house officers, and two dedicated, experienced, technicians. The Oklahoma State University Zoological Medicine service treats a variety of zoological companion animals (exotic pets including exotic companion mammals, birds, amphibians, and fish), native wildlife undergoing rehabilitation, and zoological species.

Qualifications for the position include a DVM or comparable veterinary degree. Candidates qualified to take the ACZM qualifying ± certification examination are encouraged to apply. Study time for the exam can be included in the contract. Eligibility for faculty licensure in Oklahoma is required.

Review of applicants will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled. Applications including letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and three names of references and contact information should be submitted at https://jobs.okstate.edu. For inquiries please contact: Dr. Julia Montgomery, Professor and Department Head, Veterinary Clinical Sciences at 405.744.8469 or julia.b.montgomery@okstate.edu

This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package and 4 weeks of annual leave. Funding support for professional development is provided. The ability to do up to 4 weeks of consultation work outside our referral area is also included. Professional rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience, including consideration of previous accomplishments towards future promotions.

Stillwater is a great place to live and was named one of the best small towns and friendliest college town in America. We are a university town situated between Oklahoma City and Tulsa with an easy 1-hour commute to either city. There are opportunities for cultural, sporting, entertainment, and recreational activities. Stillwater has outstanding public schools and is an excellent place to live. The city has been recognized by numerous organizations for providing a high quality of life (http://stillwater.org/page/home/community).

Oklahoma State University offers many benefits to its employees, including opportunity for childcare on campus, tuition waivers for dependent children of faculty, qualification for public service student loan forgiveness, free membership to the University’s Wellness Facilities https://wellness.okstate.edu/recreation/facilities/, numerous cultural and sporting events, and mental health resources including onsite counseling to name a few.

If you are seeking a collaborative environment, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine is the place to be!

Required Qualifications

• D.V.M. or comparable veterinary degree
• Degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date.
• Residency or experiential training in Zoological Medicine and eligibility for certification by the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM).

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Residency or experiential training in Zoological Medicine and eligibility for certification by the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM). Candidates qualified to take the ACZM qualifying ± certification examination are encouraged to apply.
• Eligibility for faculty licensure in Oklahoma is required.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Excellent communications skills