Teaching Veterinarian

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Job Title:

Teaching Veterinarian

Department:

Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Are you—or someone you know—passionate about both teaching and practicing small animal primary care?

We’re seeking dedicated veterinarians to join our team at the Spectrum of Care Clinic at The Ohio State University. This is a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on clinical teaching while providing high-quality care to patients.

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking passionate teaching veterinarians with exceptional medical, surgical, dental and business skills for an open Practice Track faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences for a position in the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will practice and teach veterinary students in the College’s Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care (SOC) Clinic in a full-time or part-time practice track faculty position. They will coach final year students as they take the lead in providing veterinary care to patients and engage with clients from a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. In the clinic, students learn multiple approaches to patient management, and a wide range of diagnostic techniques, treatments, and clinical procedures. Students are also taught communication skills, practice management, and business. This clinic is separate from, but adjacent to , our newly remodeled tertiary care veterinary medical center. It is a stand-alone state-of-the-art private practice setting to produce outstanding veterinarians. There are multiple technologies available including those for surgery, dentistry, in-house lab work, and imaging. Fourth-year veterinary students and the Spectrum of Care team provide exceptional primary care and offer a broad range of services to our patients and clients.

In addition to final year students, those from the pre-clinical program also attend shifts in the clinic and practice their clinical and communication skills with coaching oversight. Successful candidates will be coaching students from all years to help them fully develop their confidence and competence before entering practice.

The Impact

Approximately 70% of Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine graduates enter general private practice, becoming the next generation of leaders in our community and profession. The affordability of veterinary care can be a challenge for many clients, and the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic meet s this challenge head-on by training veterinary students to provide a continuum of evidence-based care that considers client expectations and financial limitations, thereby preparing students to successfully serve an economically diverse clientele and to embrace their role in providing this care . These new veterinarians will be c ompetent and confident on their first day of practice, immediately contributing to the success of their practice and their community.

Performance Objectives

Teaching Duties

Clinical teaching of professional students in the Spectrum of Care Rotation, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to The Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic.

Clinical Service Duties

All aspects of patient care associated with a busy s mall a nimal general practice including: patient management, client care, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, and participation in public relations activities.

Other Responsibilities and Expectations

Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration in all academic endeavors to create an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning and a high level of job satisfaction.

Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required :

DVM or equivalent

A minimum of five years’ clinical experience in a high-quality small animal primary care practice

Desired :

Possess a genuine dedication to the educational success of our students

Understand the skills necessary to successfully and confidently enter veterinary general practice

Have a proven successful track record as a general practitioner, who practices Spectrum of Care medicine

Demonstrate a belief in the importance of spectrum of care while providing care options that are responsive to client beliefs, values, financial limitations, and expectations

Have broad expertise and experience in wellness, preventive medicine, diagnosis and management of diseases of dogs and cats, including dentistry, general surgery, and hospital-based care

Have experience in managing a high-paced clinical case load, with the ability to multi-task

Be an outstanding communicator

Have demonstrated a commitment to teaching, mentoring, or coaching

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

How to Apply

If you are ready to embrace this Spectrum of Care model and want to help our future veterinarians be fully prepared to practice, apply today. To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday

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A L etter of I ntent with a statement of professional goals, interests, and teaching and/or mentoring

Curriculum Vita e (CV)

Four Professional References

Additional information regarding this search or the position, can be obtained by contacting Dr. Kristen Miles at miles.379@osu.edu .

The College

Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been a top-five program in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the past decade and was ranked third among U.S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the world in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The Model™ comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More in