Large Animal Clinician; OPCVM

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Position Information

Position Title and Department entries are listed within the original posting.

Department DeBusk Vet Teaching Center

Position Category Faculty

The Large Animal Clinician will provide instruction primarily in the clinical veterinary curriculum. Teaching will include clinical case management with students in their required clinical year ambulatory rotations. The clinician would assist with development and ongoing delivery of a local ambulatory practice. The candidate should be service oriented and be able to develop herd health programs. There may be opportunity for didactic teaching in the preclinical curriculum as well as engagement in clinical skills laboratories.

• A DVM or equivalent degree
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Florida
• Eligibility to obtain DEA licensure
• Large animal veterinary clinical experience in ambulatory/field settings

• Advanced degree and/or specialty board certification highly desirable
• Experience in an academic setting
• Veterinary clinical experience

Campus

Campus Orange Park Florida

• Supervise and instruct veterinary students in the field during ambulatory rotations
• Guide students in history-taking, physical examination, diagnostics, treatment planning, and client communication during farm visits
• Mentor students in herd health program design and implementation for local farms
• Provide routine ambulatory care as part of the clinical teaching service
• Drive and manage use of the large ambulatory van, ensuring safe student transport and appropriate deployment for farm visits
• Demonstrate clinical decision-making and model professional conduct in all client and community interactions
• Work closely with the partner veterinary practice to coordinate case assignments, scheduling, and service delivery
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of clinical cases in shared medical records systems
• Collaborate with practice staff on inventory management, supply chain logistics, and vehicle stocking for ambulatory operations
• Serve as liaison between the College and the partner practice to maintain a high-quality teaching and service environment
• Monitor and document student performance in clinical rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback
• Evaluate student competencies in clinical reasoning, technical skills, and professional communication
• Maintain clear records of student progress aligned with curricular requirements
• Participate in committees, accreditation activities, and reporting as assigned
• Maintain accurate operational records for inventory including controlled substances, vehicle use, and case logs
• Develop and/or engage in research/scholarship that enhances teaching and contributes to new knowledge in clinical veterinary medicine or veterinary education consistent with OPCVM mission and research expectations
• Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary research projects and grant applications
• Mentor students in scholarly inquiry and research skill development
• Cultivate strong relationships with local farms, equine operations, and agricultural stakeholders
• Represent the College in community-based veterinary initiatives and educational events
• Foster a cooperative working environment between faculty, students, staff, and external partners
• Maintain professional veterinary licensure as appropriate for responsibilities of the role
• Complete required continuing education as mandated by the Florida Commission for Independent Education and other relevant licensing or regulatory bodies
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to professional growth
• Perform related duties in support of the College’s and University’s mission and evolving needs

Posting Number F01597P

Job Open Date 10/01/2025

Job Close Date 01/01/2026

Open Until Filled No

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