Clinical Assistant​/Associate Professor - Small Animal Emergency Medicine

About This Role

The Department of Clinical Sciences and the Veterinary Health Center, College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University invites applications for a part time clinical, 1-year, renewable appointment as a Small Animal Emergency Clinician (SAEC). Candidates must hold a DVM degree or equivalent. Internship training or three years of experience in small animal practice is preferred. Advanced training in emergency and critical care is valued, but not required.

The SAEC will work with house officers, senior students and technical staff caring for small animal patients after hours. Specialty Services will provide consultation and back-up assistance to the SAEC. In addition to clinical care, the SAEC will provide clinical and didactic instruction for senior students on Small Animal Emergency rotation and emergency clinical services. Evening, overnights and week-end duties are a requirement of this position and shared among the SAECs.

This position represents a 100% appointment in clinical service and teaching.

This position is On-site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• DVM or equivalent degree

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced training in emergency and critical care is preferred.
• Completed internship training or three years of experience in small animal practice is preferred.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents:

• To apply, please complete the online application at http:// Curriculum vitae, a letter summarizing career goals and contact information for three professional references must be included. Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Kenneth Harkin, DVM, DACVIM at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue for 3 weeks after the application is opened.

Applications close on:
February 23, 2026

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