Clinical Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor in Large Animal Surgery

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Large Animal Surgery

Posting Number: F2552P
Posting Date: 11/07/2025
Job Posting Type: External
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Anticipated

Start Date:

06/01/2026 (negotiable)
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area, GA

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including a newly established School of Medicine.

The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well‑rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community ().

The Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Georgia, is seeking candidates for a clinical‑track faculty position in large animal surgery at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. The successful candidate will join three other large animal surgeons on the daytime elective large animal surgery service. The caseload is approximately 85% equine, the remainder being primarily small ruminants, companion pigs, new‑world camelids, and cattle.

The surgery service is currently supported by three to four surgery residents and four rotating interns shared with other hospital services. In addition to the members of the surgery service, there are six internal medicine clinicians, three double‑boarded surgery/emergency criticalists, and two anesthesiologists in the Large Animal In‑house Section. The service is also supported by members of the Field Services Section with interest and certifications in dentistry, sports medicine and rehabilitation, surgery, diagnostic imaging, theriogenology, and production medicine.

Faculty assignment will be based on the interests of the candidate in conjunction with the missions of the unit. As a clinical track faculty position, the candidate will be expected to be on the large animal surgery service providing clinical instruction and service approximately 65‑70% of the year. The majority of this service is daytime elective service with occasional emergency duty after hours.

• Participate in the department’s relevant clinical rotations, as well as didactic and laboratory courses.
• Provide clinical instruction and service on the large animal surgery service 65‑70% of the year.
• Develop and deliver continuing education programs to veterinarians and the public.
• Participate in scholarly activity related to the clinical service and teaching missions of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
• Board certified or eligible for board certification in large animal surgery.
• Minimum of 4 years post‑DVM experience for Clinical Assistant Professor, 9 years for Clinical Associate Professor, and 14 years for Clinical Professor with required rank experience.

• Obtain and maintain a valid Georgia veterinary license (regular or faculty).
• Demonstrated experience in clinical, laboratory, and/or didactic teaching.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, team‑oriented, and adaptable to a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk or crouch for long periods of time.
• Capable of working with large animals.

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