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The Department of Surgical Sciences at The University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine is excited to announce an open position for an Assistant, Associate Professor in Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management in either the Clinical Track or Teaching Track. The successful candidate will join the Anesthesia and Pain Management Section, which is comprised of 7 full-time ACVAA Diplomates, 4-5 residents, and a dynamic group of 8-10 certified veterinary technicians (many of whom have VTS-Anesthesia Specialty Certification).

The Anesthesia and Pain Management Section is located within UW Veterinary Care which includes newly constructed and renovated, small and large animal, state-of-the-art facilities set to begin opening in the Fall of 2023. Our Service provides 24/7 service to the Small, Large, and Zoological Animal Sections in UWVC. The hospital is completely equipped with advanced anesthesia delivery systems and equipment necessary to provide cutting-edge clinical service to a variety of species.

Qualifications: DVM or equivalent. Board certified or board eligibility by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA) or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) is required.

Responsibilities include working with other veterinary professionals in the management of a wide variety of anesthetic cases across our busy hospital. This includes didactic, laboratory and clinical training of veterinary medical residents, interns, technicians, and students which is equitably distributed across the section, and oversight of all daily anesthetized small, large, and exotic animal cases (totaling ~15-25/day). Independent research is encouraged, especially that which incorporates training opportunities for veterinary residents, interns, or students. Faculty are typically assigned 20-24 weeks of clinical duty annually and provide back-up on call services to residents/technicians after hours.

Distribution of time is expected to be approximately:

Clinical Track: Clinical practice 40 - 50%, Teaching 15%, Research 30 - 40%, Service 5%.

Teaching Track: Clinical practice 50%, Teaching 25%, Research 10%, Service 5%