Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Faculty

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Open Faculty Search - Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care Medicine

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for an outstanding opportunity for a full-time tenure, clinical, or practice track faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences for a position in Small Animal Emergency/Critical Care Medicine (SAECC).

Position Overview

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine announces an outstanding opportunity for a full-time practice track, clinical track or tenure track faculty position in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine. The successful candidate will join a program already supported by five faculty criticalists, seven residents in the Small Animal ECC Service, and joined by four equine ECC faculty members. The SAECC service is supported by 28 certified veterinary technicians, as well as 8 veterinary assistants and a client care liaison. In addition, the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences supports a faculty of over 70 clinical specialists, educators, and investigators along with extensive training programs for professional students, interns, residents, and graduate students

Practice-track candidates will be assigned approximately 80-90% clinical duty, including teaching of students and advanced training of interns and residents on the clinical floor. There is no expectation for scholarly activity or teaching outside of the clinical setting. Clinical-track candidates will be assigned approximately 60-65% time in clinics, including clinical teaching of the veterinary students, and advanced training of the interns and residents. Patient management, client service, classroom didactic and laboratory teaching of clinical and preclinical students, and advanced training of interns and residents is anticipated. Sponsored research is not required for clinical-track faculty, but clinical research, publications or other scholarly activities to advance clinical veterinary medicine are expected and encouraged. Tenure-track faculty are estimated to have a 40-50% commitment to clinical service and clinical teaching with the remainder devoted to didactic and laboratory teaching, and to developing research/scholarship, including collaboration with other scientists, advising of graduate student and resident research, and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Faculty are also expected to be involved in professional and community outreach, continuing education, committee service, and curriculum development.

The Small Animal Emergency cand Critical Care Service is located in a new suite within the comprehensive Veterinary Medical Center and referral center with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including high-flow oxygen therapy devices, mechanical ventilation, endoscopy, cystoscopy, laser lithotripsy, extracorporeal therapies, laparoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, 128-slice CT, 128-slice PET/CT, a 3 Tesla MRI, nuclear medicine, an interventional radiology suite, and a 24-7 small animal emergency and critical care unit. All clinical facilities, including the surgical suites were completely renovated in 2017.

Performance Objectives

CLINICAL SERVICE AND PATIENT CARE

Faculty in SAECC provide supervision and oversight of case management for house officers and students receiving cases through the Emergency Service. Faculty may also receive cases primarily based on need and/or desire.

Faculty in SAECC provide supervision and oversight of case management for house officers and students receiving transfer through the Critical Care Service.

The OSU-VMC small animal ICU is managed in an open style with all specialty services providing primary patient care of the patients in the unit. It is anticipated the appointee will interact closely with the faculty and programs in all small animal clinical disciplines.

TEACHING DUTIES

Clinical, didactic, and laboratory teaching of professional students, residents and interns in the Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care Medicine Service, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to the OSU Veterinary Medical Center.

Didactic and clinical skills teaching of professional students during the pre-clinical curriculum is expected for clinical track and tenure track faculty.

OUTREACH DUTIES

Faculty members are expected to be involved in professional and community outreach, continuing education, committee service, and curriculum development.

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY DUTIES

Use of scheduled off-clinic time for preparing teaching materials, conducting clinical research, writing for publication, and other scholarly activities expected for clinical and tenure track faculty.

Tenure track faculty are expected to meet the criteria established in the college's Research Metrics document for their level of research appointment.

Although extramurally funded research is not required for clinical track faculty, participation in collaborative research projects, resident and graduate student projects is strongly encouraged.

For Practice Track there is no expectation for scholarly activity.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration in all academic endeavors to facilitate an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning, scholarly achievement, and a high level of job satisfaction.

Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Opportunity to participate in committee and/or administrative service efforts as appropriate and based on allocation of time.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required:

DVM (or equivalent)

Specialty board certification by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC) or eligibility to take the ACVECC certifying examination in 2026 or 2027.

Desired:

Excellence in patient management

Excellence and commitment in the delivery of emergency and critical care medicine

Excellence in service to clients and/or rDVMs

Ability to contribute to a range of areas of emergency medicine

Excellence and experience in the clinical training of veterinary students

Experience in the training of house officers

Evidence of mentoring (e.g. students, trainees, staff, employees, peer mentoring)

Evidence of interest in collaborative research and scholarly contributions

Evidence of supporting a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration

Advanced degree or equivalent research experience (tenure-track candidates)

Evidence of collaboration and/or PI on research grants (tenure-track candidates)

Scholarly track record commensurate with track and rank.

Additional Information

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional details particular to the position and to apply, please follow the link below and submit the requested materials with your online application.

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [insert link to posting for advertisements].

Required documents include:

Cover letter

Curriculum Vita (CV)

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

Additional information regarding this search or the position, can be obtained by contacting Dr. Page Yaxley at

The College

Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been a top-five program in the U.S. News & World Report rankings for the past decade and was ranked third among U.S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the world in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The Model comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More information about the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at

Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors.

Department Information

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences seamlessly integrates diverse fields into a unified academic entity with a central focus on advancing research and nurturing the education of veterinary and graduate students. Additionally, we collaborate closely with the Veterinary Medical Center to deliver top-tier care to both our clients and patients.

Dedicated to the enhancement of animal health and overall well-being, the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is steadfast in its pursuit of excellence in clinical practice, robust exploration across fundamental, applied, and translational research domains, and the implementation of innovative interdisciplinary pedagogy within veterinary medical and post-professional programs such as internships, residencies, and graduate studies.

Faculty members in the department teach our veterinary students in a wide variety of fields and disciplines through innovative interdisciplinary teaching in the veterinary medical and post-professional internships, residencies and graduate programs. We are committed to providing excellent career development and mentoring programs to nurture professional and personal success and satisfaction.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

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