Small Animal Surgery and Shelter Medicine Faculty – Faculty Position

Job Description

Reporting to the Department Head of Clinical Sciences, the faculty member will teach within the preclinical veterinary curriculum, focusing on shelter medicine, community animal health, access to veterinary care, small animal surgery, and clinical and surgical skills. A central responsibility is coordinating and delivering the preclinical Shelter Medicine rotation in partnership with a local animal shelter. The rotation includes a companion animal wellness clinic serving the community and provides students with practical experience in preventive care, population medicine, client communication, animal welfare, and care decisions that consider available resources. The faculty member will collaborate with animal welfare organizations, government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and community partners on veterinary outreach and programs that address barriers to care. This work includes supporting disease prevention, population management, spay/neuter initiatives, responsible pet ownership, and a One Health approach connecting animal, human, and environmental health. Additional responsibilities include classroom teaching, mentoring students in surgery laboratories and community activities, providing clinical consultation and mentorship to Ross University Veterinary Clinic faculty, and contributing to curriculum development. The role also includes research or scholarly activity, university and departmental committee service, and participation in supervising and mentoring master’s and PhD students. Applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and an advanced degree, such as an MSc or equivalent. ABVP Diplomate status in Shelter Medicine Practice or an advanced graduate degree specifically in Shelter Medicine is strongly preferred. Applicants should have professional experience in shelter medicine, community animal health, and/or access-to-care practice, together with leadership or program oversight experience in a relevant setting. The source also specifies experience in shelter population health, preventive medicine, infectious disease control, animal welfare, spay/neuter programs, and collaborative One Health initiatives. Teaching experience in relevant veterinary subjects, prior teaching at an AVMA-accredited veterinary institution or equivalent, and evidence of scholarship or research in a related field are also specified. For the complete responsibilities, qualifications, and current application details, review the full posting on the employer’s application page.