SVM- Assistant Professor, Large Animal Medicine & Surgery

Teaching Position in Large Animal and Surgery Department

St. George's University invites applicants for a full-time teaching position in the Large Animal and Surgery Department in the School of Veterinary Medicine, beginning 8/12/2026.

Objective The faculty of St George's University School of Veterinary Medicine are dedicated to upholding the mission of providing an international, culturally diverse environment in which students learn the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for postgraduate training in the Veterinary profession while being inspired to develop compassion, curiosity, tolerance and a commitment to animals and society, a dedication to life-long learning and an understanding of the vital role of research in Veterinary Medicine.

Essential Functions Instructional Activities

• Provide didactic, clinical and laboratory instruction to veterinary students, with emphasis on teaching core clinical skills, including physical examination techniques and the development of clinical competence in large animal medicine.
• Participate in field-based veterinary services while training students in basic clinical procedures, clinical reasoning, and professional practice, and strengthen partnerships with local farmers through ambulatory services, outreach, and community engagement.
• Participate in daily clinical care and teaching activities at LARF involving bovine, equine, and caprine teaching herds.
• Provide direct and indirect clinical supervision of students and technical staff across clinical skills labs, ambulatory services, and related activities.
• Participate in curriculum development and continuous improvement of teaching activities, including designing lesson content, delivering lectures, facilitating case-based learning, and grading OSCE and other assessments. Serve as a faculty mentor to veterinary students. Participate in ongoing professional and communication skills development to support effective teaching and clinical practice.

Supplemental teaching In addition to teaching in the core courses for the DVM program, faculty may be required to support departmental teaching in the graduate program and the pre-veterinary program as well as the Integrated Team Instruction delivery of the DVM program – a small group-based curriculum delivery. Research and Scholarly Activities

• Actively engage in a research topic in a relevant area
• Support student research and learning through supervision and mentoring of selected students
• Contribute to curriculum review and innovation.
• Practice continuous quality improvement of the courses and content delivered by the department
• Active participation in scientific/educational conferences and Continued Veterinary Education

Service

• Participate in the following University activities as required:
• Departmental reviews
• Faculty meetings
• Special committee assignments
• Administrative roles, as assigned by the Chair of the Department and/or the Dean
• Contribute to the academic advisory system for all students enrolled on the DVM program.
• Outreach efforts in the local community

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent
• MSc degree

Desirable Qualities

• At least 5 years of experience as an equine practitioner is strongly preferred.
• A recognized teaching certificate or formal teaching qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience instructing and lecturing equine internal medicine and surgery and clinical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while demonstrating punctuality, reliability, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated commitment to veterinary student-centered learning, clinical excellence, and service within an academic veterinary setting.
• Diplomate status or eligibility for certification by an AVMA specialty college or board.
• Experience with food animals and flexibility in duties are considered an asset.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This is a full time position in the Caribbean island of Grenada.
• To ensure full consideration, complete application materials including CV, Cover Letter and names and email address of three references must be submitted.
• Salary is competitive and paid in US dollars.
• Review of applicants will be ongoing until the position is filled.
• For further information about this position or the application process, please contact

St. George's University (SGU) is a leading center of international medical education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the island of Grenada, in the West Indies. SGU has helped change lives through its more than 21,000 alumni, which include physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals across the world.