Faculty Positions

Position Title / Rank: Part-Time Contractually Limited Veterinary Specialist-Large Animal Surgery

College: Ontario Veterinary College

Department: Clinical Studies

Deadline: Continuing until a successful candidate has been identified

Position Description:

The Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), is seeking applications for a large animal emergency surgeon to provide services for the period of July 4th to August 15th, 2017.

Applicants must have a DVM degree (or equivalent) and be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in the Province of Ontario. Preference will be given to candidates that are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). The ideal candidate must have a strong background in clinical emergency large animal surgery and outstanding communication skills. The ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere is essential.

Clinical teaching and service related to emergency out-of-hours large animal patients in the OVC Health Sciences Centre will be the major responsibilities of the position.

The faculty and staff of the Department of Clinical Studies and the OVC Health Sciences Center are committed to delivering the very best of patient care.

Applications will continue until a successful candidate has been identified. Interested parties should contact Dr. Carolyn Kerr, Chair, Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1 (519) 824-4120 ext: 54051, Fax 519-767-0311, email: searchcv@uoguelph.ca and provide a letter of application, current curriculum vitae and the names of at least three referees.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph resides on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron people and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and we offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion (https://uoguel.ph/ox2p9) is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

If you require a medical accommodation during the recruitment or selection process, please contact Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674.