Large Animal Surgeon

Position Summary

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University invites applications for a faculty position in Large Animal Surgery. Depending upon the qualifications and experience of the applicant, the position will be a tenure track or multi-year renewable clinical appointment available at the Assistant/Associate Professor level.  
 
The successful candidate will be joining a team of 5 ACVS and 4 ACVIM faculty that are also board certified in ACVECC (2) as well as a full complement of boarded specialists in ACVSMR (2), ACVR, ACVAA, ACVO, and ACVIM-cardiology.  Clinical facilities include a fully equipped hospital with 24-hour certified nursing staff, advanced imaging, the Matilda Wilson Pegasus Critical Care and Isolation Facility and the McPhail Equine Performance Center fully equipped for advanced sports medicine (https://cvm.msu.edu/research/endowed-chairs/mcphail-dressage-chair/mcphail-equine-performance-center The position offers exciting opportunities to work in a collaborative environment using state of the art facilities and equipment. Facilities include three surgical suites fully equipped with high-definition arthroscopy, endoscopy, laparoscopy, ligasure™, and a full complement of orthopedic instrumentation (LCP and DCP plates). In addition, state of the art imaging (including CT, MRI, nuclear scintigraphy, ultrasound, digital radiography, and fluoroscopy) is available.  The College of Veterinary Medicine has implemented a new exciting interactive evidence-based curriculum.
 
The hospital caseload is predominantly equine (approximately 85%) but includes all other large animal species (15%). A substantial proportion of after-hours emergency coverage is envisioned for this position. Primary responsibilities include: 1) sharing primary duties for after-hours emergency surgeries including equine and food animal surgeries; 2) some elective surgery duty including equine and food animal surgeries; 3) developing strong relationships with referring veterinarians; 4) providing evidence-based teaching, laboratory and clinical instruction to veterinary students and residents; 5) establishing an externally funded research program or developing collaborations with faculty having established research programs; 5) participating in state and national outreach and continuing education. Michigan State University is an R1 research-intensive university home to internationally renowned faculty with broad research interests. Opportunities exist for mentored development of external grants, as do world-class laboratory space and core facilities in imaging, molecular and cellular biology, genomics, and bioengineering. Additional information on some of MSU’s research resources can be found at the CVM Research Resources web page (https://cvm.msu.edu/research and the MSU Research Technology Support Facility (https://rtsf.natsci.msu.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received ASAP; position open until filled. Application and required materials must be submitted through the University's online applicant system.

1) Letter of Intent/Cover Letter: A letter of application that addresses the position qualifications and the candidate’s statement of commitment to diversity.

2) Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Your most recently updated CV.

3) Up to a two-page statement of interest that addresses the applicant’s teaching philosophy, and interest and experience in teaching, clinical work and research.

4) References: Full names and contact information (phone/email) of three (3) individuals to serve as professional references.

Special Instructions

Application materials must be submitted by using the University’s online applicant system, https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/504475/large-animal-surgeon 

Please direct all inquiries, including requests for detailed position information and candidate nominations in confidence to the search committee Chair: Stephanie Valberg DVM PhD, valbergs@msu.edu, (612) 805-3927

Review of Applications Begins On

01/04/2021

Summary of Health Risks

TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a health care setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.

Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.

Website

http://cvm.msu.edu/lcs

Department Statement

The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (LCS) is educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, conducting research that improves the lives of animals and humans, and providing the finest clinical services available.

Our diverse faculty focuses on areas ranging from dairy, food animal, and specialized equine services to intensive research and student training. They work closely with students pursuing DVM degrees, veterinarians in internship and residency programs, and MS and PhD students. Learning to better understand, diagnose, and treat disease takes place in some of the most advanced facilities and laboratories. Faculty and students work together to find new solutions and put them into practice for a better world.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.